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
Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. large desk in rosewood Italy 1960
By Trau
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Striking large executive desk designed and manufactured by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A., Italy 1960. This sophisticated desk features a rectangular top in highly figured rosewoo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Herman Miller George Nelson Action Office Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Thus is a Herman Miller Desk designed by George Nelson. It's from Nelson's Action Office Series. It has 2 pull out drawers and a mid drawer. The top is wood and the legs are steel wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
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
Materials
Teak
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958
This piece of furniture is based on a solid construction featuring straight lines and right-angle...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
Executive desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
This exceptional desk was designed by the renowned Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno in 1954, showcas...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Walnut “Mainline” Desk by Hooker Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elevate your workspace with a stunning mid-century modern walnut “Mainline” desk by Hooker Furniture, crafted right here in the United States during the 1960s. This exquisite piece embodies the perfect blend of form and function, made from walnut wood that not only enhances its beauty but also ensures durability. What sets this desk apart are its clean lines and meticulous detailing that truly capture the essence of mid-century design. It features four expertly crafted dovetailed drawers, each accented with brass pulls that add a unique contrast and a touch of vintage charm. But functionality is key, and this desk has you covered with a centrally located discreet drawer and two open compartments on either side, offering ample space for all your essentials, keeping your workspace organized and clutter-free. Resting on solid legs with a distinctive spherical finish, this desk is not just a piece of furniture; it’s a statement. Its captivating design and versatility make it the perfect addition to any home office or creative space. Trust me, this desk will quickly become your favorite place to work.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Doge Large Dining Table by Carlo Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Doge Large Dining Table designed by Carlo Scarpa.
Manufactured by Cassina (Italy)
ULTRARATIONAL EMBLEM
A sculptural structure that has become an emblem of Italian design, a trademar...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$18,328 / item
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk - Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our custom drift white lacquer.
Dimension...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
$1,990 / item
Midcentury Sculptural Writing Desk in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, circa 1960
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in New York City, NY
Impressive, striking desk in the style of Ico Parisi. Beautiful Grecian details carved into the walnut of the drawers, with smart steel legs capped with brass feet.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of the 'Kleuro' line of office furniture from the late 50's and 60's. This was a line ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer — Reply Drafting Desk Table and Task Chair
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer — Reply Drafting Table and Task Chair
Ahrend de Cirkel
An iconic pairing from the Dutch mid-century industrial movement, this Reply drafting table by Wim ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Mid-century American Desk in Zebra Wood By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
The desk is made of zebra wood. The table top is reupholstered with brown cowhide. There is a wide drawer for files on the left side and a smaller drawer on the right. The desk is el...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s.
T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk
In the manner of Milo Baughman
By Henredon, "Scene Two" Collection
USA, Circa 1970s
Stunning bo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Macassar, Burl
Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk
Located in Danville, CA
Rarely seen X-base trestle style dining table base that can be used as either a dining table or writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Dal Vera Mid-Century Desk with Drawers in Bamboo, Brass with Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century organic desk with drawers in bamboo, woven rattan wicker and brass and completed by a clear crystal top. This wonderful desk was produced by Dal Vera in Italy du...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Paul McCobb "Planner Group" #1560 Desk for Winchendon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A timeless example of Paul McCobb’s iconic “Planner Group” series for Winchendon Furniture, this vintage desk showcases the designer’s signature blend of simplicity, functionality, a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Plate Glass and Chrome Dining Table Model 6060 by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish and sophisticated dining table (model 6060) designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection composed of a heavy plate-glass 72" long top supported by two chrome and plate-glas...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Executive Desk by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy 1973
Located in Renens, CH
This high-end desk is the largest version of the “Il Ponte” series designed by Hans Von Klier for the Italian company Skipper in the 1970s.
The desk is distinguished by the use of m...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Vladimir Kagan Kidney Desk with Credenza in Tawi Wood
Located in Dallas, TX
This is truly an exceptional desk designed and manufactured by Vladimir Kagan. The desk features a kidney shaped work area supported on a thick Lucite base and a matching credenza al...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French 1970’s designer desk
By Roneo, Paris
Located in London, GB
A chrome and metal French designer 1979’s desk by Roneo, Paris.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Materials
Metal
Danish Vintage Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and iconic Danish vintage desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen. Originally designed in 1955, this dates from the 1960’s.
It is of outstanding quality, it is...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Executive desk the Italian wood 60s Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, MI
Executive desk model T96 designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.
1960s exotic wood top and drawer units with black painted metal support frame.
The drawer units are rotatable so tha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
$7,804 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Materials
Oak
Rare Mahogany 'TL2' Cavalletto Table / Desk by Franco Albini for Poggi, Italy
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in London, GB
A rare mahogany version of the Cavaletto or TL2 table designed by the great neo-rationalist designer, Franco Albini. Designed in 1950 for manufacturers Poggi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Custom 1950s Wall Mounted Modernist Writing Desk
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique handmade custom wall-mounted writing desk made in the 1950s. Solid birch construction with patinated brass accents and a smooth black laminate desk surface that folds up when ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Platone Giancarlo Piretti, 1969, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern black foldable vintage writing desk "Platone" designed by Giancarlo Piretti 1969 Italy and produced by Anonima Castelli, Italy.
The desk is framed with chromed ste...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Aluminum
$3,405 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
has 1 key
The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable
working surface. Desk well restored & ready for
Use!
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$11,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Restored Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Desk with Adjustable Base and Drop Leaf
Located in Van Nuys, CA
An exquisite Danish teak desk boasts a drop-leaf extension and a sliding drawer cabinet, showcasing a design that can be traced back to the reno...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk in Teak With Bar
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Peter Løvig Nielsen
Manufacturer: Løvigs Møbelfabrik
Era: 1956s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 59″ wide x 35″ deep x 28.5″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
R05 A desk by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Belle coiffeuse ou bureau par Pierre Chapo, première édition. Très belle patine.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
$15,135
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style Antique Desk Brass Pulls Table Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Deep Walnut 9 Drawers Partners Style antique desk brass pulls table mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Custom Midcentury Style Curved Walnut Desk by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom midcentury style curved kidney shaped American walnut desk with three drawers. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be done in different w...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, 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
Materials
Metal
$10,063 / item
Desk with Drawers, 1960s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Architecturally designed desk with side drawers. Made of cherry wood and wooden top covered with wool cloth.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wool, Cherry
$2,719
Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, 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
Materials
Metal
$10,051 / item
Pierre Paulin Modernist Desk, Model CM141, ca. 1953
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin
Modernist desk model CM141
Produced by Thonet
France, circa 1953
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ennio Fazioli for MIM 'Tolomeo' Writing Desk in Wood and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ennio Fazioli for MIM Roma, 'Tolomeo' writing desk, wood veneer, walnut, steel, Italy, after 1963
The Tolomeo desk has often been mistakenly attributed to Ico Parisi due to its stri...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Mid Century Leather Top Walnut Desk
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Denton, TX
Strong bold design by John Van Koert for Drexel furniture. A combination of walnut and oak makes this desk a stunning vintage piece of art. The writing surface is 30.25" high.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Diplomat' Desk, by France & Son, Denmark 1960s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium pulls below a pullout lined with felt/glass.
Designed circa 1957 and likely manufactur...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Table in the Style of Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing table, desk made of hand crafted polished Walnut, composed with two drawers in the manner of Carlo Ratti, in good condition....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
George Nelson Home Office Desk Model 4658 for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
George Nelson & Associates
Home Office desk, model 4658
Manufactured by Herman Miller
USA, 1946
This example is constructed of combed oak, chrome-plated...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its sleek geometry, graceful proportions, and a seamless blend of time-honore...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Desk
By Broyhill
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Saga Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design, three drawers on the left, center drawer, two drawers on the right side,...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1950s Muriel Coleman Pacifica Desk Mid-Century California Palm Spring Style
By Muriel Coleman
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA c.1952. Pacifica desk designed by Murriel Coleman for California Contemporary Co. Basket
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52A' Student Desk with Drawer in Black 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
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century cantilever desk with teak top and ebonized lacquered base, circa 1960s. Two drawers with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. U...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Desk RG302 by René Gabriel, France, 1949
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Designed in 1944 by René Gabriel, this "RG 302" desk was produced by Lieuvin in 1949, at the heart of the French Reconstruction. Made of waxed light oak, equipped with a side unit wi...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
1954 Coen de Vries Desk in Birch with Ebony Base, Red Drawer and Formica Top
By Devo, Coen de Vries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little writing desk in birch wood with ebony x-base, red drawer and Formica top. Coen de Vries is one of the Dutch pioneers of industrial des...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Birch, Ebony
$1,295 Sale Price
23% Off
Italian Mid-Century Wooden and Glass Writing Desk
Located in Milano, IT
Cute wooden writing desk of fine Italian manufacture from the 1950s.
The desk is made in the frame entirely of fine, light-coloured wood.
The legs supporting the structure are long...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,837 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass
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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