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Mid-Century L-Shape Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unusual office desk with storage cabinet space. Paul McCobb style maple wood, cone legs and grass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Maple
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Desk Table Mid-Century Modern
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
If you are looking for an icon of Mid-Century Modern – Scandinavian Modern design, look no further
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
H 28 in W 74.25 in D 36 in
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Vodder Mid Century Danish Rosewood L Desk
This desk measures: 69 wide x 68.5 deep x 28.5 high
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Customized Mid-Century Modern Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern L-shaped designed desk by Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Resin, Lacquer, Teak
Mid Century Arne Vodder L-Shaped Rosewood Desk for Sibast, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder, showcasing the elegance and functionalism that
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Splendid Reed Bamboo Desk Chair Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Splendid split reed bamboo desk with its original rattan chair. We just adore the unusual pill
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid Century Teak Desk
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 65” L (25” L LR) x 29.75” D x 29.5” H (26.75” H LR
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Marvelous Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern rosewood desk. This desk retains its original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Magnificent Peter Protzman Zebra Wood Chrome Desk Mid Century Modern
By Peter Protzmann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This iconic desk, designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, was only manufactured for two years
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italian Modern Single-Pedestal Rosewood Desk by Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-pedestal rosewood desk with ebonized legs and chrome-plated brass recessed pulls by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful large desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin, manufactured by L’Atelier San Paulo, circa 1960
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Jacaranda
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
By Soborg Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
its own original key.
41.5in L” x 19in D” x 47in H”
12.5in top depth
30in Desk D” 40in desk W” x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set
By Farstrup
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern L Shape Bench Chairs Dining Table Kitchen Dinette Set .
Table is in MINT
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 28 in W 48 in D 31 in
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
well in both a modern or contemporary home.
Literature: Giam Piero Bosoni, T
Tecno L'eleganza discreta
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Free Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic midcentury rosewood desk. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Free standing with bookcase at
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in W 56.75 in D 28.75 in
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This desk with its chair was designed by the famous Italian design Vittorio Dassi, using teakwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 30.32 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Monumental Leon Rosen Pace Collection Burl Walnut Steel Desk Mid-Century Modern
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Monumental executive desk by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Crisply framed in polished stainless
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29 in W 71.75 in D 35.75 in
Le Corbusier LC/BD-01-A Ahmedabad Console Desk / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Le Corbusier
Located in Zürich, CH
Sultanate of Oman in 2023.
Authenticity: That is an authentic Mid-Century piece from Chandigarh designed by
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 75.2 in D 27.56 in
Jens Risom Style BL Marble Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom, B.L. Marble Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom Style BL Marble Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
This desk measures: 66 wide x 30 deep
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
stunning Danish modern rosewood L-shaped desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. The original chrome X base has a mirrored finish and looks great. This desk measures 28.5"t x 54"l x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 24 in
Magnificent "L" Shape Scandinavian Executive Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
This outstanding executive desk is comprised of 3 parts; the top, the left side drawer’s cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum
Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. This desk measures 34"T x 64"L x 29"D and is 38"D with the top flipped down.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser
By Austinsuite
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Mid Century Teak Five Drawer Austinsuite Low Desk/Dresser, Danish style on four Pin legs. This
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Willy Rizzo L Shaped Burl Wood Executive Desk
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Fulton, CA
Signed burl wood "L" shaped executive desk by Willy Rizzo. Circa. 1960's 70's. Exceptional burl
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Modern Faux Painted Burl 3 Drawer Solid Oak Desk
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern faux painted burl 3 drawer solid oak desk. Beautiful 3 drawer desk all solid oak
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak, Burl
Jorge Zalszupin Directors desk, Brazil 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier
Located in Brussels, BE
In 1960, Jorge Zalszupin designed and manufactured this large desk as part of the Componivel Series
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage L Shape Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage L-shape desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This beautiful
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Danish furniture manufacturer H.P
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 69 in D 37.25 in
Model 80 Desk / Dining Chair in Rosewood by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare Model 80 side chair designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
:
Desk : L 98 x P 42.5 x H 77 cm (Principal tray : L 74.5 x P 42.5 cm)
Chair : H 78 x L 44 x P 45 cm (H
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Large L Shape Walnut Desk with Return by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern executive desk by Harvey Probber.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Magnificent Rare Kidney Shaped Vladimir Kagan Burl Desk Credenza Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
x 40" D for the desk part and the credenza is 24.5" T x 60" L x 22" D.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Lucite, Burl
H 29.5 in W 98 in D 40 in
Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century
By Andre Laurent
Located in Pemberton, NJ
. This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished on all sides. It
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Simple Modern Desk, Reclaimed Oak and Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
pricing on other wood species!
This simple modern desk in reclaimed oak and walnut for the Cali
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2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
L´Atelier , swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
List price is per chair, total of 6 chairs are available!
L'Atelier, a renowned furniture design
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Mid Century Executive Desk and Chair Designed by Arne Vodder, Made by Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An amazing executive desk with matching office chair. The design is by Arne vodder, based on Model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Monumental L-Shaped Walnut Desk by Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century L-shaped walnut desk manufactured by Monteverdi Young in the United States, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte Perriand designed furniture made
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern Wood Table for Les Arcs, circa 1960
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
attended the E´cole de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte Perriand designed
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 26.78 in
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
1903 and attended the E´cole de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
desks will add a touch of mid-century modern swagger to any home!
In regards the designer, Jorge
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tufted Cantilevered Desk Chair in Spinneybeck Saddle L
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar tufted cantilevered desk chair in spinneybeck saddle leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
Merton L. Gershun Walnut Writing Desk for American of Martinsville
By Merton Gershun, American of Martinsville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
________________________________________
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Petite Italian Modern Stained Mahogany Writing Desk by Gio Ponti for Schirolli
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Italian student desk in stained mahogany designed by Gio Ponti for Schirolli, ca. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30.88 in W 43.13 in D 27.5 in
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
By Guido Faleschini
Located in Den Haag, NL
An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 90.56 in D 86.62 in
Child Beech Writing Table Slant Top Desk and Foldable Chair, France, Mid 20th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
French slant top desk writing table and its chair, circa 1950.
Foldable beech pupitre for child and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Post Modern artistic funky Painted 2 Drawer narrow Desk or console table
By Memphis Milano
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Post Modern artistic funky painted yellow orange green splatters with 2 drawers wood
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Contemporary Ebonized Writing/Work Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with spade feet and 3/4 square stretcher.
L. 55", Depth 27 1/2", H. 30 3/4"
Condition: There are
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Early George Nelson Desk / Return, Child's Desk, Modernist, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
). Original designed for larger desk, return, typewriter desk. Classic Modernist design, Aluminum 'L' hand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 26.5 in W 34.5 in D 16 in
Industrial Desk, France circa 1960
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Desk
France circa 1960
Painted wood with chrome hardware.
Measures 74.5"L x 23.75”d x
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s Desk by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green lacquered desk with stainless steel
France circa 1960
L : 250 cm x W : 110 cm x H : 75,5 cm
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
surface is collapsed (as in the main image), the height is: 57.5"
The surface itself measures: L: 60" x D
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern l desk for your home. Each mid century modern l desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 12236 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern l desk now, or shop our selection of 168 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern l desk, there are earlier versions available from the 17th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern l desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Herman Miller, Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern l desk that is worth considering.
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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
- 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 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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