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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

1960s Sophisticated Knoll Executive Partners Desk

By Knoll

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Classic Knoll Desk sophisticated large executive partners desk with chrome steel four-star base Two drawers on each side (as it can be used as a partners team desk). Unmarked....

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

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Chrome

1960s Sophisticated Knoll Executive Partners Desk

Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Elevate your space with this exquisitely crafted rosewood desk, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992). This splendid piece once graced the interior of ...

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

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Glass, Hardwood

Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century

1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Desk

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Madrid, ES

Mahogany desk designed by Ole Wanscher in an excellent restored condition. Denmark, 1960s This desk was designed following the mid century design rule and aesthetic, using noble wo...

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

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Mahogany

1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Desk

French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier

By Michel Mortier

Located in Long Island City, NY

Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top. Model MP2 (Mortier/ Perrigault), 1979.

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

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Laminate, Beech

French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Soriana armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Manufactured in Italy. The idea of comfort itself becomes a sofa. Soriana came into being in 1969, thanks to an intuitive vision...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Soriana Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Niguel writing desk features solid turned legs, brass cap feet and lacquered interior drawers. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California....

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Niguel Writing Desk by Lawson-Fenning

Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-Century "The Boss" mahogany executive desk with brass pulls with a woven wicker back. The large 76" wide desk with six drawers. We at the shop have ...

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

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Bronze

Mid-Century "The Boss" Mahogany Executive Desk with Brass Pulls

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Venezia, VENETO

This desk has been designed by Isamu Kenmochi for OF Group 1 Collection at Tendo Mokko in 1971. It has 2 drawers with slots for office equipment and the manufa...

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

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Steel

Of Group 1 Desk by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, 1971

Vintage Seven Drawer Desk by Beithcraft, 1960s

By Beithcraft

Located in Ely, GB

A Lovely Compact Vintage Desk with 7 Drawers by Renowned British Maker; Beithcraft. circa 1960s. The desk, designed in traditional manner, is finished in walnut veneer, which is in ...

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

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Walnut

Vintage Seven Drawer Desk by Beithcraft, 1960s

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron, desk, oak, granite, France, 1960s Corner desk by French designer duo Guillerme and Chambron. This beautiful desk holds the characteristic decorations and lines...

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

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Granite

Guillerme & Chambron Corner Desk in Oak and Granite

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

By Jules Wabbes

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jules Wabbes, corner writing desk, mutenyé, nickel-plated metal, aluminum, Belgium, 1957 Beautifully designed desk by one of Belgium's most renowned designers Jules Wabbes. This pie...

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

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Metal, Aluminum, Nickel

Jules Wabbes Corner Desk with Drawers in Mutenyé

40s-50s Desk

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant desk with pair of under-top drawers, beech wood, and mahogany veneer, top with recessed clear glass. Good conditions.

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

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Glass, Beech, Mahogany

40s-50s Desk

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century walnut desk designed and manufactured by Hooker in the United States circa 1960s. This stunning desk features a walnut frame. The desk also comes with two pull-out drawer...

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

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Walnut

1960s Mid Century Walnut Desk Designed by Hooker

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An ode to fine artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a table. Table Monta is the...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Table Monta in Black Wood and Marble by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

Mid-Century Modern Tolomeo Table by Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli - Italy, 1958

By Ennio Fazioli, MIM Roma

Located in Girona, ES

Table or desk "Tolomeo" with stained beech feet and mahogany veneer top, French polish. System under top to possible addition of drawers. Design: Ennio Fazioli...

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

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Beech, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Tolomeo Table by Ico Parisi and Ennio Fazioli - Italy, 1958

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk with Drawers, Italy, 1960s

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a warm brown polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a satin bronze ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid Century Burl Top Writing Table

Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles, Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful pair of midcentury four-legs chromed steel trestles. These elegant trestles were designed in Italy after Milo Baughman during the 1970s. These charming and unique trestles...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Chromed Steel Italian Trestles, Milo Baughman, 1970s

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of white bianco marble atop an organic faux bois base in a satin bronze finish. Dimensions: 7...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid Century Marble Top Writing Table

Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black

Located in Westwood, NJ

Slender lines form a light and airy design in this modern table. A graceful combination of burl wood in a silent black polished finish atop an organic faux bois base in a silvered br...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mid Century Writing Table - Silent Black

Oiled Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Ojai desk has four drawers and features solid American walnut or white oak trestle legs. The drawer handles are made of solid carved wood. The Lawson-Fenning Ccollection is des...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Oiled Oak Ojai Desk by Lawson-Fenning

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.

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

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Rosewood

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Milano, IT

Uno scrittoio apparentemente semplice, rivela invece una dovizia nella cura dei dettagli. costruito in Palissandro, alcune parti massello, altre impiallacciate, ricorda i modelli dis...

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

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Wood

Scrittoio a Tapparella in Palissandro in Stile G. Frattini - Italia - Anni '60

1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table

By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gianfranco Frattini, Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern executive desk writing table, with hexagonal shaped top and beautiful floating side drawers standing on central legs and junctions co...

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

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Italian Wood and Brass Floating Executive Writing Desk Table

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

By Drexel

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern writing desk by Drexel features hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, four dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware and unique stretcher base.  Matching pair of...

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

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Oak

Mid Century Modern Writing Desk with 4 Drawers

Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s

Located in Palermo, PA

Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 77 cm; W= 136 cm; D= 68 cm.

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

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Stained Glass, Wood

Italian desk, wood and colored glass, 1950s

Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)

By Franco Albini, Amando Poggi

Located in Argelato, BO

Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 'Cavalletto' for Poggi, Italy (Very First Edition), Italy 1950s This table is the very first edition (the one in ash) of Franco Albini's fam...

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

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Metal

Franco Albini ash dining table Model TL2 Cavalletto, Poggi, (Very First Edition)

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Limited Edition Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1970. Relaunched in 2023. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An ode to fine artisanal craftsmanship in the form of a table. Ta...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Limited Edition Table Monta in Wood and Blue Granite by Charlotte Perriand

Vintage Teak and Steel Desk by Robin Day for Hille

By Hille, Robin Day

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak and steel desk by Robin Day for Hille. This was part of the ‘Status’ range, designed in 1959 and made in England. This model dates from...

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

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Steel

Vintage Teak and Steel Desk by Robin Day for Hille

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s

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

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, Italy, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Step into the allure of mid-century Italian design with this masterfully writing desk crafted in the 1950s and attributed to La Permanente Mobili Cantù. It's in very good condition ...

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

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Birds Eye Maple Desk / Table / Vanity

By Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Kennesaw, GA

Extra handling time for this piece! This is a mid-century modern James Mont style style desk or vanity by Johnson Brothers. It is marked and has the original brass hardware that has...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern James Mont Style Birds Eye Maple Desk / Table / Vanity

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen

Located in Madrid, ES

Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and refined lines, featuring four frontal drawers with the desinger’s signature diagonal wood ensamble, the drawers are both a functional and a decorative element, the back of the desk can be displayed as it is finished in a refined teak wood back. Danish designer Severin Hansen's iconic Model 36 desk...

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

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Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel

By Wim Den Boon

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wim den Boon, dining table, mahogany, lacquered steel, The Netherlands, designed in 1955 and manufactured in 1958. Exclusive dining table designed by Wim den Boon for a Dutch famil...

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

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Steel

Wim Den Boon Dining Table in Mahogany and Black Lacquered Steel

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk

By Grosfeld House, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

A early Vladimir Kagan custom order desk made by Grosfeld House. Incredibly well crafted. A fine important example of the designer's work. Note: Cane Modesty Panel shown in some p...

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

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Cane, Wood

Early Vladimir Kagan Custom Order Desk

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970

By Patrice Maffei, Kappa

Located in Paris, IDF

A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa editor in the 1970s, it features two locki...

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

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Steel

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Fabulous mid-century desk in bamboo and Vienna straw wicker with crystal top. This unique piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s. This outstanding desk features a structure in...

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

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Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Rattan Wicker and Glass Italian Desk with Drawers, 1970s

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top

By Knoll

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home or office. It features a classic, simple design, and a choice set of materials. Th...

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

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Wood

Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top

Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...

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

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Wood, Beech

Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Vintage modern occasional table and desk, in black lacquered wood, featuring a glass top shelf, lower wooden shelf, and brass fixtures. This piece showcases both straight and tapered...

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

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Brass

Modern Black Lacquer Occasional Table

Marble Top Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

With a grey and taupe color stone top and shelves, on a modern openwork iron frame in a silver antique finish. Dimensions: 62" W x 26" D x 29" H

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

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Marble, Iron

Marble Top Desk

Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, Italy, 1960

Located in Dronten, NL

A superb Italian walnut and rosewood desk with matching rosewood and leather side chair, made to measure for the villa of an Italian executive in 1960. The rectangular top is covered...

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

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Brass

Carved Walnut and Rosewood Desk with Matching Chair, Italy, 1960

Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s

By Olivetti

Located in Padova, IT

Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis. The desk is complete with a five-drawer chest of drawers. Iconic office furniture that holds a prominent place in the history of design. BBPR was the acronym that indicated the group of Italian architects established in 1932 by Gian Luigi...

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

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Metal

Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s

Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood

By Sun at Six

Located in San Jose, CA

Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Handcrafted using traditio...

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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Coast Table Square by Sun at Six, Nude Minimalist Dining Table or Desk in Wood

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Table designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1937. Relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The first model of this historic design low table was crafted in 1937 for Charlot...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

Table À Plateau Interchangeable, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, brass, Italy, 1940s Made in Italy, this writing desk is a testament to the design ethos prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. The office table bears witness to the de...

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

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Brass

1940s Italian Writing Desk in Ash and Brass

The Burl Wood Parson Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Modern burl wood dining table, with Parsons style legs, one drawer, a 'rustic' warm brown finish with subtle distressing and a hand-rubbed finish. Dimensions: 72" W x 36" D x 30" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Burl

The Burl Wood Parson Desk

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Warren Platner for Knoll, writing desk, leather, metal, oak, United States, design 1973 This heavy, sturdy desk is designed by the American modernist Warren Platner. He is most know...

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

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Metal

Warren Platner Writing Desk with Black Leather Top

Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Great Looking desk in mahogany, designed and made by Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s.

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

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Mahogany

Art Deco Desk in Mahogany, Danish Design, 1950s

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

By Up Závody

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful midcentury desk, originally used as a desk for a lady, or vanity in the bedroom. The table is elegant combination of lighter birch wood on the sides and mahogany wood on to...

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

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Birch, Mahogany

Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s

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Febo desk or dining table designed by G.Stoppino for Driade 1970

By Giotto Stoppino, Driade

Located in Milano, MI

Rare Desk Table model Febo designed in 1970 by G. Stoppino for Driade. Chrome-plated tubular frame and lacquered curved wooden top. The table is in very good condition the chrome st...

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

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Chrome

Febo desk or dining table designed by G.Stoppino for Driade 1970

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wardrobe with writing desk, birch, maple, fabric, glass, brass, coated steel, Italy, 1950s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional set embodies a unique combinatio...

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

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Brass, Steel

Unique Italian Large Wall Unit with Writing Desk in Maple and Birch

60s Desk

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Desk with side drawers and one central under-top drawer. Exotic wood veneer, brass, original back-treated glass top. Good conditions.

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

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Brass

60s Desk

Georg Petersens Cantilever Desk

By Georg Petersens, Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Danish Modern Cantilever Desk by Georg Petersens Molbelfabrik . Georg Petersens Cantilever desk in teak. The desk sits on two cantilever style legs...

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

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Teak

Georg Petersens Cantilever Desk

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Finished Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...

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

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk with Finished Back

Vintage Aluminum and Rosa Breccia Marble Dining Table

By Carlo Scarpa, Gae Aulenti

Located in Brooklyn, NY

c. 1970s, likely Italian, the architectural, heavy gauge aluminum base supports a thick oval marble top carved with razor edge bevel. Would make an impressive desk. Designer unknown ...

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

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Breccia Marble, Aluminum

Vintage Aluminum and Rosa Breccia Marble Dining Table

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...

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

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Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.

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

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Metal

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll

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.