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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Shagreen desk
Located in New York, NY
Shagreen desk by Karl Springer. Signed.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Shagreen

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

Mid-Century Teak Desk with Stacked Drawers by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Teak desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzapfel. Handsome writing desk with attractive teak grain and a set of stacked drawers. Its grey enameled metal legs, matching drawer pu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare piece from Maison Jansen, this large dining table was a commission by a private client. With its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bureau vintage de Louis Sognot en rotin et bois des années 60
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Bureau vintage des années 60, très joli design attribué à Louis Sognot, en rotin, plateau et tiroirs en bois de chêne, 3 tiroirs, très beau travail du rotin, très bon état général av...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

Drawer desk in wood and leather style ico parisi 1970s
Located in taranto, IT
Beautiful and very rare desk with curved wooden drawers and leather top, original made in Italy in the 1970s. Additional two drawers built into the shelf, pull-out as needed, one of ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood, Bentwood

Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy1990
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Desk and Matching Chair by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti, Italy,1990s Dimensions D: 80 - Chair : 46 cm H: 73 - Chair : 89 cm W: 160,5 - Chair : 65 cm
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror (still bearing the original label) and one drawer. Legs are in hardwood and the top i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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

Charlotte Perriand Cansado Gray Table, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado, Mauritania (Africa). In original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, p...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani. Embracing the vibrant spirit and vivid hues of the seventies, this desk encapsulat...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

Mid-century desk inlaid wood 1950s mid-century light brown
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Scrivania mid-century, in legno chiaro, con piano in legno intarsiato, periodod del design: 1950 circa. Condizioni generali buone. provenienza: casa privata.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Pedestal Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, Usa, 1955
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pedestal desk designed in 1955 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Teak wood top with two drawers underneath and polished aluminium bases.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Luigi Caccia Dominioni SCR7 desk Azucena Italy 1979
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This rare SCR7 writing desk, designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni and manufactured by Azucena in 1979, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. Its striking form and th...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Dassi Desk walnut Mid-Century Modern Brass Minimal Scultural 1950s Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Dassi small desk rosewood Mid-Century Modern brass minimal scultural 1950s Italian. Colored glass top with gold decorations on the edge. Perfectly rest...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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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

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Steel

Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s Desk or dining table mod. Arco rectangular. The top is in dark wood effect laminate with shaped profile...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Asymmetrical Z Shape Base Low Profile Desk Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak asymmetrical z shape base low profile desk mint!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Child Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact desk is functional and stylish, with a minimal design and three drawers for organization. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table Secretary
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Mid Size English Regency Mahogany Drop Leaf Sofa Table or Writing Desk. Single item sale. Measures 49" in width open, 33" in width closed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautifully designed vintage Swedish walnut desk by Bertil Fridhagen. This was recently imported from Sweden, it was made by Bodafors and dates from the 1960’s. This i...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship, combining functionality with a refined aesthetic. Made from richly grained hardwood, the pi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture designer with a great eye for proportions planned this free-standing, functional desk...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
Sculptural qualities define this object. A vivid dynamic between different volumes and surfaces, showing different qualities from different angles. Its expressive form offers a compl...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is likely part of the iconic Linha Cortez series developed in the 1970s. It reflects the s...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Executive Burl Wood Desk by Hekman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century modern executive desk by Hekman, crafted in the United States during the 1970s, is a true testament to timeless design and functionality. The desk features a stunnin...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Style Lucite Decorative Desk
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful Lucite rectangular desk beveled top with butterfly base. One front draw can be used as a desk or decorative console table. In good vintage condition with minimal wear.      
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite

Handcrafted 1960s Danish Oak Desk, Deep Patina, Sculptural Mid-Century design
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A cabinetmaker-built Danish small desk with the most stunning and deep patina. Its light brown tone carries a walnut-like glow. Horizontal carvings on the cabinet doors lend the piec...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pink Allsteel Bumper Top Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
1960's Allsteel heavy-duty tanker desk has been creatively distressed with an abstract soft pink and grey pattern. Each of the two pedestals have a small top drawer, and a large stor...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - sturdy and stable - mahogany veneer
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Walnut Executive Desk by Wilhelm Renz
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage walnut executive desk by Wilhelm Renz. This was made in Germany, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous and very practical desi...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Walnut Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Walnut Desk by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The desk has one center drawer and four side drawers with brass pulls and extra storage behind two sliding doors. Writing s...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Handcrafted Oak Table by Dada Est. Mid-Century Inspired Design Made in Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Handcrafted Oak Table by Dada Est. – Mid-Century Inspired Design, Made in Barcelona Introducing a stunning handcrafted oak table by Dada Est., manufactured in Barcelona in 2021. Thi...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

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

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Wood, Leather, Oak

Industrial 7900 series 'Economy' desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This industrial desk was designed as a writing machine desk by André Cordemeyer for N.V. Gispen. It is part of the 7900 series. The desk has a metal base with high tapered leggs, 2 d...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Gianfranco Frattini Mod. 804 Rolltop Desk
Located in Munich, DE
Walnut writing desk model 804 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that hides small drawers and a pull out leather writing surface. Front side with...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Desk, Günter Renkel
Located in Neuss, NW
Minimalistic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Günter Renkel for Rego Möbel. Corpus in teak veneer with three drawers, a bookcase on the rear and square steel feet in black. Quali...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

French Massive Pine Desk circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French massive pine desk made circa 1950. Four drawers and a cabinet with a shelf. The cabinet can be locked . The locker is fixed upside down, so the key must also be turned upside...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark
Located in Watford, GB
A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides smoothly and can be locked with a brass toned key. The piece is instant recognisable as ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kipp Stewart for Drexel Declaration mid-century walnut writing desk. The desk measures: 60 wide x 24 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches. All pieces of fur...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

Mid-Century Pen Shell Desk or Writing Table by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek Mid-Century Modern desk crafted in a pen shell mosaic with three drawers in the case having brass highlights on elegant legs with ball feet. Signed Maitland-Smith in drawer.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Shell

Olivetti Desk 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Founded in the early 20th century in Italy, Olivetti is an iconic office equipment manufacturer that set new standards in industrial design. Beyond functionality, the company consist...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top
Located in Miami, FL
Globe Wernicke Style Mid-Century Modern White Steel Tanker Desk w/ Formica Top Offered for sale is a Globe Wernicke style mid-century modern white steel tanker desk with a white For...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Dunbar Large Walnut Executive Desk with Return
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid chrome legs walnut Dunbar desk with return.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Imposing 1940's French Modernist Desk in Mahogany in Style of Dupré Lafon, E498
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing 1950's French modernist desk. Structure in solid mahogany and veneer, top in black glass. It is composed of a central drawer, two columns of ten drawers each, two additional...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959/60, production 1960s In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Black Onyx Glass & Walnut Italian Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk by Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Elegant Italian MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk / Writing Table by Gio Ponti in solid walnut with an inset top of black onyx glass and brass details. Ponti's design a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Onyx, Brass

1940's Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2791 Guglielmo Ulrich (1904 -1977) Small elegant desk with extraordinary side uprights, four drawers on one side, brass handles and a reeded wood front. Arca Manufacture, Mila...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

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

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Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Rattan & Bamboo Wrapped Desk signed Bielecky Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modernist desk, crafted by the esteemed Bielecky Brothers, exudes sophistication with its meticulous rattan and bamboo wrapping. Made in America around 1970,...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile in that the back shelf can flip down on its brass hinges to create a larger work s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass cloth cabinet. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Maple

William Pahlmann Four-Drawer Walnut Desk with Integral Bookshelf
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut desk by William Pahlmann with four drawers and front shelf. Unusual base of large intersecting dowels. Restored to outstanding original condition. From Pahlmann's 1952 Hastings Square Collection for Grand Rapids bookcase and chair...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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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