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 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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Executive Desk By Poul Norreklit for Georg Petersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Nørreklit desk model GP 160 by Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik, Denmark
This is a rare and collectible lucite and rosewood desk. Lucite slab sides wit...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Lucite, 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 classic sleek design is both stylish and practical and fits into any theme of design
H:...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Incredible Mid Century Italian Curved Top Desk By Bernini
By Bernini
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Incredibly beautiful and stylish midcentury Italian desk with curved front featuring they most incredible grain pattern. Manufactured by the renowned ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Hardwood
Jean Prouvé, Cité Desk, likely 1940s, original condition
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Cité desk with drawer, designed by Jean Prouvé and made in his workshop, Ateliers Jean Prouvé in Nancy, France, probably 1940s
Totally original with cream enamel painted metal frame...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Pastel Purple Desk Murano Glass Made in Italy Available
Located in Guazzora, IT
Mid Century Modern desk in pastel purple, a Murano glass masterpiece available exclusively at auction.
This unique and one-of-a-kind desk was handcrafted by skilled artisans and sh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Marcel Gascoin, TC Office, France 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Marcel Gascoin (1907-1986), “TC” table in light oak, ARHEC edition, France 1950.
Father of Rationalism and major player in French Reconstruction, Marcel Gascoin designs quality furni...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
1970s Writing Desk, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
- sturdy and stable
- mahogany veneer
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modular Desk Set with Black Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
This vintage furniture set was designed by Mojmir Pozar and produced in the 1960s in the Czech Republic.
The set consists of three elements:
- smaller cabinet: 40x42x60cm
- larger ca...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Wood
Scrittoio anni '60 in teak e formica
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Scrittoio anni '60 dalle misure contenute ma molto funzionale.
La struttura è in tubolare di ferro verniciato nero con piedi in ottone con parti in legno di teak.
I tre cassetti po...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949
Beautifully shaped desk in mahogany designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 194...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish petite desk.
France, c1970s.
In the manner of Maison Regian.
Likely to be elm or very well simulated elm wood.
Ideal as a desk or vanity unit.
Good condition gene...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Desk By Guy Lefèvre - Metal & Wood - Ca 1970
By Guy Lefevre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Elegant desk by Guy Lefèvre dating from the 1970s. Its chrome metal structure and black lacquered wooden box are typical of the French style of th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table.
Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for WéBé.
Striking Dutch design from the 1950s.
Minimalistic design in solid teak and ori...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
60s desk, Frattini style
Located in Felino, IT
60's desk, in the style of G.Frattini for Bernini. made by Italian craftsman, inspired by the mod 530 of the Bernini company. all veneered in rosewood. very detailed. 5 drawers of wh...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mexique High Table PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The structure of these bar tables by Charlotte Perriand is designed to occupy as little space as possible. They can be grouped together to furnish lounge bars and waiting rooms.
Th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Belgian Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage desk, made in Belgium and dating from the 1960-70’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a gorgeous design, standing on chromed steel...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
Mid 20th century carved mahogany Swedish desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century carved mahogany swedish desk circa 1947.
We are pleased to offer this superb quality desk, which is stamped proving that it was part of the swedish royal family's i...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Large Desk By Jens Risom with Green Rixine Top, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Large Executive Desk Attributed to Jens Risom. Circa 1960s.
The desk is in good vintage condition with small age related marks and scuffs. (please see photos), with one ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Czechoslovakian Writing Desk by Bohumil Landsman for Jitona, 1970s
Located in Poznań, PL
An oak desk designed by Bohumil Landsman, produced during the 1970's in former Czechoslovakia by a furniture factory Jitona.
A striking design.
Surfaces cleaned, stained and lacquer...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Arne Vodder Executive Teak Desk for Sibast Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark teakwood executive desk with three drawers to each side and inset finger pulls to the fronts, the back side has two small bookcase cubies . The perfect desk for home or office...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
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-covered top.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered in a new black glass top above an angular base consisting of two grissinato drawers...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fruitwood
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Mahogany Double Pedestal Executive Desk, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" writing desk
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Gorgeous mahogany, with iconic carved geometric Talie...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mahogany Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Vittorio Dassi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A freestanding, half rounded vintage Mid-Century modern Italian writing table made of hand crafted shellac polished, party veneered Mahogany and Rosewood, designed by Vittorio Dassi ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Beech
Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Franco Albini TL2 Cavalletto table Poggi Italy 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic and early example of the TL2 'Cavalletto' table designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Poggi in Italy around 1950. The table has an amazing dynamic and archtectural sha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Vintage Walnut and Oak Leather Top Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage walnut and oak leather top desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quali...
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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Oak, Walnut
Vintage Italian Walnut and Satin Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Italian walnut and satin wood desk, dating from the 1950-60’s.
It is beautifully designed and is of superb quality, standing on wonderful tapered legs with brass fe...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Satinwood
Guillerme et Chambron Oak and Leather Mid-Century French Desk
Located in London, GB
A Guillerme et Chambron petite desk.
Oak and leather.
France, c1960s.
Single drawer to the underside.
A delicate design, which will fit into a smaller space.
Good vintage co...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid Century Modern Teak Double Sided DESK in the style of Peter Lovig, 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Scova for Dixie, in the style of Peter Lovig, circa 1960s. This beauty offers three drawers along the front and plenty of cubbies for all your office supplies. Best of all, the cubby area flips back to allow for a larger desk surface or for use as a two person desk...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
1950s Desk Corner
Located in Milano, IT
Writing corner, with planked wall with up-and-down lamp, worktop with day compartments and drawers, mahogany veneer wood and skai upholstery.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany desk by Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century elm and mahogany table by Carl Bergsten circa 1930.
Beautiful table by well respected Swedish designer carl bergsten (1879-1935)
This table is able to extend, but ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm, Mahogany
Mt Airy Walnut Desk and Chair for John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mt Airy Walnut Desk with Brass pulls and Walnut Armchair. Chair fits nicely under skirt of the desk. Sold through John Stuart. Elegant design, finished on back as well for many op...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Mid - Century, Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk, Denmark c.1960's
Located in London, GB
This stunning Mid Century Solid Teak & Veneer Surface Desk. Danish in Design, Boomerang shape model, slightly curved top to front and back edges with a large niche at the back for st...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll international
Biography :
Born to a baker, and orphaned at age twelve, Florence Schust grew up Saginaw, Michigan. Schust demons...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Sculpted Legs Kneehole Desk & Chair - 2 Pc Set. Item features a brown laminated top, 6 dovetailed drawers, sculpted wood drawer pulls and legs, ladd...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Walnut
Mid century 1960’s desk/dressing table by Uniflex
By Uniflex
Located in London, GB
An unusual and rare combination desk and dressing table from English manufacturer Uniflex. With flap down it is a work desk, lift the flap to reveal a mirror and it changes to a dre...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Formica, Teak
Rare Desk with Matching 'S5' Armchair by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful ‘Model 305’ desk with matching ‘S5’ chair designed by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform. Both the desk and the chair are from Alfred’s early design period in the 50s where he wa...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Fabric, Formica, Wood, Lacquer
Giotto Stoppino Set of Desk and Armchair in Yellow Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giotto Stoppino, desk and armchair, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Playful combination of a desk and armchair designed by Italian architect Giotto ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Bevan Funnell English Reprodux Campaign Desk
Located in New York, NY
Bevan Funnell English Reprodux Campaign Desk, labeled inside drawer "Made by Bevan Funnell Ltd. Newhaven, England. / The Queens Award to Industry, 1967". 31" H x 60" W x 29.25" D.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Roll Top Desk, circa 1960s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swedish mid century modern roll top desk, circa 1960s. Designed by Egon Ostergaard, for SMI Sweden. Stamped underneath "Made in Sweden...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Mid 20th Century Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the timeless sophistication of our Vintage Traditional Royal Furniture Drop Top Writing Desk. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece exudes classic Americ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Wood
Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Prouve Inspired Writing Desk with Compass Legs by Marko
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve Inspired industrial writing desk by Marko. Formica top with blue enameled metal compass legs and one side cabinet with two blue drawers. Great for a loft space or work studio....
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Danish Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Solid oak writing desk complete with drawers, attributed to the Danish furniture designer Henning Henry Kjærnulf, a compelling piece. This creation harmoniously blends bold Baroque e...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Poul Nørreklit for Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik selectform desk model 'GP 160'
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A vintage mid-century desk designed by Poul Nørreklit for Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik.
Original label is present
The desk is part of the selectform range model 'GP 160'.
The desk ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
Pierre Jeanneret: X Leg Chandigarh Desk, France/ India c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
A rare and spectacular original four-drawer desk, in solid teak, by Pierre Jeanneret for the civic buildings in Chandigarh, India, designed by Le Corbus...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very practical vintage walnut desk, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
The quality is superb, this is beautifully designed with ...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Signed Romeo Rega Console or Desk in Chrome and Brown Plexiglass, Italy 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning desk or console table in chromed steel with a brown plexiglass top. This incredibly rare piece is signed by Romeo Rega and was designed in Rome,Italy during the 1970s.
This...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Steel, Chrome
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The icon...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Desk Made In Rosewood By Omann Jun. Furniture Factory From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik. Made from high-quality rosewood, it exudes a timeless elegance and artisan finesse.
...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, cherry, brass, beech, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in cherry. The upper part of this piece is made fro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Cherry, Beech
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Hand Carved Whitewashed Desk or Console in the Manner of John Dickenson
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive mid century modern writing desk or console table having whitewashed carved wood with lattice pattern and finished on top with leather and chrome. Chunky legs with Asian f...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Chrome
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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