Mid Century Metal Desk

Mid Century Modern Accessories

Mid Century Writing Table

Modern Desk Chair

Modernist Writing Desk

Tubular Desk

Italian Midcentury Desk

Desk Wheels

Vintage Desk With Drawers

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Midcentury Steel Desk

H 43.5 in W 61.5 in D 27 in

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

By Mid Century Antiques

Located in New York, NY

. Completed with sleek metal legs, this desk exudes modernity while retaining its classic allure. For added

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak Wood Inlay Work Desk

H 30 in W 53 in D 20 in

Mid-Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid-century desk or dressing table with our Rowan primavera veneered with inset breakfront top with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Desk

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

Mid Century Natural Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Natural Desk

H 32 in W 63 in D 28 in

Mid Century Desk - Light

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century Desk or dressing table with our Mangrove primavera veneer with inset breakfront top

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Desk - Light

H 30 in W 47.75 in D 27.75 in

Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A welcoming and sophisticated work surface, A three-drawer writing table that warmly blends brushed stainless steel accents with maple veneer and layered oak. Dimensions: 72" W x 34...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Wr...

Materials

Metal

Cosmopolitan Mid Century Desk

H 30 in W 72 in D 34 in

Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.

By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Industrial, rolling, swivel desk chair by the Toledo Metal Furniture Co. features a signature

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Rolling Desk Chair By Toledo Metal Co.

H 32.5 in W 16 in D 18 in

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

The desk is elegant in scale with precise details that bring the piece together. Brushed gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing...

Materials

Metal

Refined Mid Century Modern Desk

H 29.5 in W 54 in D 25 in

Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Berlin, DE

A charming relic from the mid-20th century, this Small Italian Desk embodies the essence of mid

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Small Mid Century Italian Desk in Metal, Walnut and Formica, around 1950

H 30.32 in W 42.92 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century vintage desk from skilled craftsmen of Grand Rapids' John Widdicomb Fine

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Executive Desk by John Widdicomb

H 29 in W 54 in D 27 in

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960

By Mauser Werke

Located in Berlin, DE

Mid-Century Executive Desk in walnut veneered wood and chrome plated metal. From the "Chefbüro

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Mauser, Veneered Wood, Chromed Metal Germany, 1960

H 30.71 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in

Executive Mid-century Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back. (Please confirm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

Executive Mid-century Desk

H 29.5 in W 76 in D 34 in

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

H 29.14 in W 46.46 in D 27.56 in

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket

By Tomado

Located in Atlanta, GA

A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket

H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970

By Max Sauze

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage dining table, which is a fantastic foldable chromed metal construction

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Vintage Metal Glass Desk by Max Sauze France c 1970

H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.48 in

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan

By Poul Karljons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome, Mid-Century, most likely custom made Executive desk with flat faced drawers and uniquely

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Executive Desk in Pecan

H 29.625 in W 88.5 in D 39.25 in

1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Italian Mid century modern leather desk with two drawers. The desk had ben polished in

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1940s Mid Century Italian Leather Desk

H 29.5 in W 47.5 in D 24 in

German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950

By Voss

Located in New York, NY

Elegant German modernist desk / writing table by Voss with a cantilevered wood top and three wood

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

German Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Wood and Metal Desk by Voss, 1950

H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 in

Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style

By Atelier BAM

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian

Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style

H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 27.56 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful walnut Drexel desk with matte black metal handles. Great piece for any office or bedroom

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Drexel Desk

H 30.5 in W 48 in D 18 in

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern writing desk. Spectacular large writing / working desk made in

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk

H 35.44 in W 64.97 in D 28.75 in

Tiffany & Co Mid Century Zodiac Watch Swiss Gilt Metal 15 Jewel Desk Clock 7"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Tiffany & Company gilt metal battery operated desk clock featuring a rectangular form

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Tiffany & Co Mid Century Zodiac Watch Swiss Gilt Metal 15 Jewel Desk Clock 7"

H 7.25 in W 3 in D 6 in

Poli Metal Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian desk buy Poli, metal base tarnish chrome.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Poli Metal Desk

H 32.5 in W 51 in D 29.5 in

Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style

By Atelier BAM

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Marajoara desk with drawers is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian furniture, minimalist in

Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style

H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer

Located in Trenton, NJ

This unique midcentury writing desk is long and narrow with a durable laminate top and sturdy metal

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Writing Desk with Filing Drawer

H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 19.25 in

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

H 29.5 in W 60 in D 33 in

Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Desk with side drawer column in enamelled metal with leatherette-covered top.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Desk Metal, Italy, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 45.67 in D 27.96 in

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Lucca, IT

Marcel Breuer style desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern.

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Marcel Breuer Style Desk 1950s Mid-Century Modern

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 51.19 in

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Desk from the Sixties

Located in bari, IT

Sectional desk 1960s double removable drawers.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Walnut Desk from the Sixties

H 29.34 in W 63.78 in D 32.29 in

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Industrial Desk by Marko

By Marko, Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century industrial desk for Marko. Formica top with black enameled metal Prouve inspired

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Jean Prouve Style Industrial Desk by Marko

H 30.375 in W 47.25 in D 23.625 in

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's

H 30.12 in W 51.19 in D 19.69 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood Secretary Desk

Located in west palm beach, FL

A stunning vintage Regency Secretary desk. Gorgeous Burl wood detail with incredible attention to

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Mid-20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Regency Burl Wood Secretary Desk

H 91 in W 40 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Modern Inspired 2-Tone Walnut Writing Desk

Located in North York, ON

Mid-Century Modern Inspired 2-Tone Walnut writing desk. Beautiful walnut wood grains finished in a

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Inspired 2-Tone Walnut Writing Desk

H 30 in W 62 in D 28 in

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rose Quartz, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk

H 30 in W 59 in D 35.5 in

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A freestanding, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted polished

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

No Reserve

H 29.75 in W 73.25 in D 36.5 in

Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Artisan nine drawer mirrored desk with star motif and conical blond wood legs. American, 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s

H 30 in W 46 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Buffalo, NY

Mid-Century Modern Childs ,Student Desk manner of Jean Prove,,green metal,steel painted

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove

H 28 in W 24 in D 32 in

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Desk With Laminate Top. Item features a wood grain laminate

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top

H 29 in W 34 in D 18 in

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'

By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'. Germany, current production. Beautiful classic looking

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21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...

Materials

Metal

Müller Desk TB229 in Metal 'Reseda green'

H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's

By Max Sauze

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's Metal wired desk with two glass shelves. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Minimalistic glass and metal desk, France 1970's

H 30.32 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in

Mid-Century LeCoultre Desk Clock Model 465

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Swiss LeCoultre Desk Clock, Model 465, signed "Le Coultre" to angled face with roman

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century LeCoultre Desk Clock Model 465

H 1.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950 By unknown designer. In original condition

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Metal Toy, circa 1950

No Reserve

H 0.6 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Dyrlund Santos Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Legs

By Dyrlund

Located in Oakland, CA

three large drawers. Raised on metal legs. Desk is in a good in good condition with minor signs of age

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Dyrlund Santos Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Legs

H 28.75 in W 79 in D 37.25 in

Vintage Metal and Brass Lighter, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage metal and brass lighter is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal and Brass Lighter, Italy, Mid-20th Century

H 4.14 in Dm 2.37 in

Mid century formica writing desk or side table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Mid century writing desk or side table, it features a formica surface and chromed legs and one

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid century formica writing desk or side table, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia

H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 27.56 in

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Burl Wood Flip Down Writing Desk

Located in west palm beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Boho writing desk. A gorgeous Burl wood flip down design. Beautiful hand carved

Category

Mid-20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Burl Wood Flip Down Writing Desk

H 39 in W 35 in D 21.5 in

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

By Norman Bel Geddes

Located in Wilton, CT

Company. This pre-war metal desk was built before use of metal shifted only for military purposes. The

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1940s Norman Bel Geddes Metal Desk for Simmons

H 30 in W 60 in D 21 in

Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Small writing desk of wood and metal, Formica table top. Front of the two drawers painted in black

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Wooden Writing Desk with Metal Structure, Italy, 1960s

H 25.99 in W 42.13 in D 19.3 in

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

By Jens Risom

Located in Countryside, IL

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk This desk measures: 72 wide x 36 deep x 29 high, with a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk

H 29 in W 72 in D 78 in

Spage Age Desk Made of Metal 1970s Germany

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Spage age desk made of metal 1970s Germany. This is a wonderful example of storage, especially

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Spage Age Desk Made of Metal 1970s Germany

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal

Located in Milano, IT

Desk with double column side drawers in enamelled metal and mahogany veneered wood with Formica

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s Mahogany Veneered Enameled Metal

H 31.7 in W 54.34 in D 25.4 in

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

By Tecno

Located in London, GB

Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno

H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in

Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Unilabor

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in

Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten

By Carl Bergsten

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century elm and mahogany table by Carl Bergsten circa 1930. Beautiful table by well

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm, Mahogany

Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten

H 29 in W 58.5 in D 30.25 in

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood, metal frame legs. Provenance: Cansado

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950

H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in

Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Metal Desk With Two Drawers

By Ahrend de Cirkel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel metal desk. The desk has a formica top, blue legs and one side cabinet

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Duotone Ahrend De Cirkel Metal Desk With Two Drawers

H 30.5 in W 47.325 in D 23.75 in

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk

By Strafor

Located in Tourcoing, FR

executive desk by the famous Strafor house. Old for more than 160 years, the house of Strasbourg, which no

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk

H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk

H 29 in W 61 in D 29.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950

H 30.32 in W 43.12 in D 23.43 in

Mid Century Strafor desk from the Netherlands, 1960s

By Strafor

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid Century, Strafor manufactured desk from the Netherlands, 1960s. The desk's frame has cabinets

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Strafor desk from the Netherlands, 1960s

H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 59.125 in

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Mid Century Metal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century metal desk you’re looking for. Each mid century metal desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century metal desk, we have 1829 options in-stock, while there are 29 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century metal desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century metal desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century metal desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ico Parisi, Knoll and Ahrend de Cirkel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Metal Desk?

The average selling price for a mid century metal desk at 1stDibs is $1,453, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $86,164 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

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 legendary 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.

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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The industrial designer was known for his sleek, modern dinnerware, but his 1961 house and the landscape around it may be his most astonishing creation.

Cara Greenberg Wrote the Book on Mid-Century Modern Furniture. Here Are Her Auction Finds

The author and design expert was among the first to define the style and coined its alliterative name. She shares her favorite pieces on 1stDibs Auctions — including some steals.

Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond

Opened by Hans-Peter Jochum some 40 years ago, the pioneering gallery specializes in mid-century gems but also spotlights contemporary pieces by European artists and makers.

A Guide to Herman Miller’s Most Iconic Furniture

The prolific manufacturer has partnered with many of the world’s top designers since opening its doors in 1923. Here are some of the company’s greatest hits, which helped transform the American home and office.