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small modernist desk
By Jacques Hitier
Located in TARBES, FR
Small modernist style desk in wood and steel, tubular leg and brass wrist, some signs of wear and
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Modernist Wood and Metal Desk Accessory Letter Holder
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Art Deco modernist desk accessory, or letter holder, was hand-crafted in France in
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Glossy Lacquered Wood, Plated Metal, Customizable
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk in glossy lacquered wood and plated metal, c. 1950.
The wood finish is
Category
2010s German Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 22.84 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Lacquered Wood
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model H-180, designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by Spojené
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 56.7 in D 27.56 in
Modernist Desk By Luigi Bartolini - Teak - Ca 1960
By Bartolini
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist office by Luigi Bartolini. Crafted in teak, this desk is composed of a beautiful teak
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau or Modernist Tray, Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
Modernist tray. Metal
Tray formed by a base with three holes worked like a leaf. Its upturned
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Dutch Art Deco Modernist desk, Netherlands, 1920s
By Tijsseling
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A modestly sized modernist writing desk with an assymetrical design, giving it a Haagse School
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk with 2 Chests of Drawers, Chromed Metal, Oak Veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk with two chests of drawers, chrome plated metal, oak veneer, circa
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Eugene Printz Art Deco Modernist Desk Accessory
By Eugene Printz
Located in Miami, FL
Authentic and beautiful Eugene Printz art deco modernist desk accessory.
Made with high quality
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Nickel
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French modernist desk blotter pad features streamlined high polish chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare French Desk Georges Frydman Mahogany Black Metal Brass, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and beautiful French modernist desk was made by Georges Frydman for EFA editor in the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Bespoke Modernist Tubular Steel Table in Chromed Metal and Glossy Lacquered Wood
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Bespoke modernist tubular writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel and lacquered wood.
Category
2010s German Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Modernist Office Armchair, Germany, Chromed Metal, Ca 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vintage rotating modernist office chair. German work from the 1960s. Structure in chromed metal and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oak Art Deco Modernist Partner Desk by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Modernist partner desk. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Modernist Desk or Writing Table by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in Amsterdam, NL
metal tag.
This wonderful Art Deco Modernist desk or writing table by Hendrik Wouda for H.Pander & Zonen
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 30.52 in W 53.15 in D 27.56 in
Arne Vodder Desk for Sibast – Rosewood and Metal
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
grain and the use of chromed metal brings a modern touch to the desk which makes this piece of furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model '1928' in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Modernist Perforated Italian Wastepaper Bin in Grey Metal and Brass, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Modernist perforated Italian Wastepaper bin in grey metal and brass
Italy 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 11.62 in Dm 9.85 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Holland. The oval shape boasts a light gray metal structure with a typical polychrome modernist design of
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Stained Wood, Chromium Plated Metall, c. 1930
By Robert Slezák
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk model PS 10, stained wood, chromium plated metal, c. 1930. The wood
Category
2010s Czech Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 29.93 in W 51.19 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
H 29.53 in W 80.71 in D 27.56 in
Modernist Tubular Steel Desk, Walnut Veneer, Chromium Plated Metall, circa 1935
By Vichr & Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist tubular steel desk, walnut veneer, chromium plated metal, circa 1935
This desk is
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
Modernist Cantilever Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, Chromed Metal, Veneered Wood
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Modernist cantilever chair H-128 designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody, Brno
Category
2010s Czech Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 22.25 in D 23.63 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
H 31 in W 45.25 in D 23.63 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
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it features beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST DESK & CHAIR by LUCIEN CARRIER, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful set composed of a chair and a small desk or console, with black lacquered metallic
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
Art Déco German Silvered Metal Pen Tray and Inkwell Decorative Desk Stand by WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco german silvered/plated metal pen tray and inkwell decorative desk stand by
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate
H 3 in W 14 in D 8 in
Chaise Modernist Art Deco Chair in Chromed Metal and Lacquered Wood, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modernist Art Deco chair in chromed metal and lacquered wood, circa 1930.
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Franco Albini, Poggi
Located in Milano, IT
. Model 840. Made of noble wood for its shelf, the desk is the perfect modernist element of great Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973
This heavy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gubelin Swiss 1960 Retro Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Enamel
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Gubelin.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Luzern Switzerland by the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Steel
H 8 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Desk in the Style of Art Deco in Black Piano Lacquer
Located in Ulm, DE
Modernist desk in black lacquer
Writing desk
Piano lacquer, high gloss black
Metal fittings
in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini Wood table or desk for Bernini Italian Design 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milan, IT
The desk is designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1950's for Bernini , a perfect example of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s
This
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Warren Platner for Knoll Writing Desk in Cherry and Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, cherry, chrome-plated metal, black leather, United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Brazilian Desk Model « 1015 » by Geraldo de Barros Manufactured by Unilab
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted from black painted metal, Jacaranda wood, and brass, this desk stands out not only for its
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 29.14 in W 42.92 in D 20.48 in
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, particularly known for its modernist designs and social business model. Founded in São Paulo by Geraldo de
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN DESK Model CM 172 by PIERRE PAULIN, THONET, France 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
A rigorous and luxurious small desk, Modernist, Constructivist, Reconstruction, black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 27.56 in
Desk by Robert Charroy for Mobilor, Cité Universitaire Jean Zay d'Antony, Oak
By Robert Charroy, Mobilor
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Modernist desk by French designer Robert Charroy produced by Mobilor in the mid-1950s (1955-1956
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 51.97 in D 25.99 in
Art Deco Desk Set with Ink Wells & Calendar
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco desk set with ink wells & calendar. Modernist design with glass base and streamlined metal
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
makes this desk so special is that it comes with its matching chair, also by Geraldo de Barros in metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
desk so special is that it comes with its matching chair, also by Geraldo de Barros in metal and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Executive Desk with Black Leather Top
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most known for his airy metal, sculptural
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk Set W.M.F figure of justice
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Desk set W.M.F figure of justice
Inkwell and bell (bell)
Electroplated metal
Circa 1900 Origin
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Italian Midcentury Desk for Knoll 70's
By Franco Albini
Located in bari, IT
Stickers.Stunning Franco Albini '1928' desk for Knoll international, this example 1958. A pebbled
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Lucite and Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case
Category
2010s American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Dark Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case
Category
2010s American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Located in Ballard, CA
A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case
Category
2010s American Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Macassar Wood, Chrome and Lucite Desk Accessory Letter Holder
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Art Deco modernist desk accessory or letter holder was crafted in France in the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 7.69 in W 13.38 in D 5.69 in
Restored Bauhaus Writing Desk, by Robert Slezak, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Horomerice, CZ
modernist architect André Lurcat.
Catalog Number: PS8
Centrally lockable drawers
Made by Slezak Factories
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 28.35 in
Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Writing Desk & File Cabinet designed by Eric Jourdin
By Ligne Roset, Eric Jourdan
Located in Southampton, NJ
File cabinet dimensions: 19.5"W 19"D 21.25"H
Ligne Roset Hyannis Port Collection of desk and filing
Category
2010s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with our Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk. This iconic piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Desk Accessory Inkwell and Blotter
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Art Deco modernist desk accessory set was produced in France in the 1930s. The set is
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk has a chromed tubular metal base with top and drawers in agglomerated
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Small Modernist Writing Table, Chromed Steel, Veneered/ Lacquered Wood, Bespoke
Located in Berlin, DE
Small modernist writing table made of chrome plated tubular steel, stained/ veneered/ lacquered
Category
2010s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in
Gio Ponti Desk for RIMA Made in Walnut, Chromed Steel and Plastic. Italy, 1950s
By RIMA, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This writing desk, designed by renowned architect Gio Ponti in 1956, was specifically created for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.73 in W 66.93 in D 29.73 in
Vintage Art Deco Black Leather Saddle Stitching Desk Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Jacques Adnet style Art Deco black leather saddle stitching with metal brass desk set.
A
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Gucci Italy Brown Leather Desk Set Pen Holder with Gold Plated Equestrian Decor
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gucci Italy designed this luxury modernist desktop accessory during the 1970s. The pen cup holder
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
H 4.13 in W 4.13 in D 2.75 in
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Metal Modernist Desks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of metal modernist desks available for sale. Each of these unique metal modernist desks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Metal modernist desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Metal modernist desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made metal modernist desks over the years, but those made by Kaiser Leuchten, Olivetti and Studio BBPR are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Metal Modernist Desks?
Prices for metal modernist desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, metal modernist desks begin at $180 and can go as high as $113,245, while the average can fetch as much as $1,667.
Questions About Metal Modernist Desks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to refinish an old metal desk is to start by cleaning the desk. Ensure that the surface is free of dust and rust, then prime the desk with one to two coats of primer. And dependent upon its condition, a coat of any metal paint can freshen up an old metal desk. Browse a wide selection of vintage metal desks on 1stDibs.
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