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Daniele Calabi Writing Desk Table, Italy, 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
One off writing desk table designed and made by Italian architect Daniele Calabi, Italy 1950. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

Oxford Industrial Metal Collaspible Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique steel desk has the ability to collapse from a desk to a side table, for easy storage or
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Designed by Cees Braakman. Netherlands, 1950.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Cees Braakman (1917-1995) made of solid wood and covered in rosewood. Black
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Unusual Metal Tolix Desk
By Tolix
Located in Buchanan, NY
Tolix desk with wood top and metal frame. Features a single-drawer in the center of desk. The
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Writing Desk Osvaldo Borsani Style, Italy, 1950
By Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic shaped small writing desk in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Borge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk by Soborg, Denmark 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950. This amazing desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Industrial Writing Metal Desk
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
For your consideration, desk from the late fifties in metal, its tapered legs give it that modern
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1950s, Metal Desk by Blerk Tilburg
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent vintage desk in metal in black. This executive desk is a absolute must have. It’s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Metal Alloy Writing Desk/Bureau-Plat
Located in Washington, DC
Metal Alloy Writing Desk/Bureau-Plat with Five Drawers
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

Tubular metal desk with wood top
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Chic metal base desk or table, with solid wood top, original label from Rio de Janeiro
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

1950 s Pilastro Style Dutch Industrial Desk
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Colorful and wonderfully designed, 1950s Mid-Century industrial writing desk. A stunning example of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Teak desk with 3 drawers. Italy, 1950.
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk with a black lacquered metal frame finished with height-adjustable brass legs, 3 drawers and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Sheet Metal

Wonderful Vintage Metal Watchmaker s Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive metal desk with numerous drawers used originally for watch making. Finished wood top
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Handsome Industrial Metal Work Desk
By Yawman Erbe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive over-sized metal factory desk made by Yawman & Erbe Mfg Co. ("Y and E") in Rochester NY
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

George Nelson for Herman Miller Midcentury Rectangular Wood Desk, USA, 1950
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, in 1950. With floating wood top supported by
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman EU02 Japanese Series Desk Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Netherlands, 1965. This minimalistic desk is made of teak wood and has a black lacquered metal frame. The
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Florence Knoll American circa 1950 Signed
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Desk with marble top and metal frame and rosewood drawers
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Desk Designed by Cees Braakman With Wooden of Teak. Netherlands, 1950.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Cees Braakman (1917 - 1995) with lacquered metal structure in black and rosewood.   
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Franco Albini 1950 Century Modern Wood Desk Table
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful and original desk designed by Franco Albini for Poggi in 1958. Totally recently restored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Industrial Metal Desk with Prouve Style Legs
By Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue-grey enameled metal drawers and grey Prouve style legs with beige metal cabinet and wood top
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Small Italian Desk Manufactured by Fimsa in Wood and Metal, Label
By Fimsa
Located in Milano, IT
Small Italian desk made by Fimsa Roma in wood and metal from the 1950s early 1960s. The small desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Dutch Small Writing Desk Prouve Style, 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and uncommon writing desk made by unknown manufacturer. This desk was documented in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Modernist Lacquered Steel Desk, Metal Industrial
By GoodForm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist lacquered steel desk. Metal industrial. All steel industrial desk with faux wood laminate
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel

A. R. Cordemeijer for Gispen Industrial Metal Desk
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in London, GB
Light and mid grey vintage sheet steel desk designed by one of the Dutch masters of industrialist
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Dutch School Desk with Blue Metal Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Dutch school desk with floating top, Prouve inspired blue metal legs and birch drawer
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Teak Desk with Lacquered Brass Structure, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern Italian desk made of teak wood supported by a geometrical angled structure of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Jansen Desk with Metal Base
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
MAISON JANSEN Three drawer black lacquer writing desk raised on a brushed steel metal base with
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Steel

Desk by Pierre Paulin from 1950
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk CM 178 by Pierre Paulin from 1950 edited by Thonet in oak and oak veneer.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Midcentury Industrial Style Vanity Desk and Bench by United
By United Metal Goods 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern vanity features three drawer two cabinet desk with black glass top and a fold out
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Willy Van Der Meeren Wood and Metal Desk, 1950s, Belgium
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Brussels, BE
Rare Willy Van Der Meeren desk, multiplex top and black metal structure. Red metal drawer
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rare Dutch Modernist Writing Desk Made by Architect, 1950
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Very nice one off writing desk made by a Dutch architect, Holland, 1950. This is a true piece of
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk with Drawers Mahogany Veneer Formica Metal Brass Vintage, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Milano, IT
A desk with drawers, mahogany veneer, formica covered top, metal, brass. Manufactured in Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Desk with Swiveling Chest of Drawers by Borsani Rosewood Veneer Lacquered Metal
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
, lacquered metal structure with adjustable brass feet. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s. The desk was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

1950 Rare and Authentic Desk Designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare and authentic desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller EOG (Executive Office Group
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Metal and Wood Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
This midcentury Italian writing desk was made in the 1950s. It has a metal frame and a wooden top
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik c.1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Mid-century modern Danish teak desk with black lacquered metal legs, five small drawers and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Metal

Desk / Olivetti.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Olivetti desk, with faux wood top, metal base, and three drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950s Air Force Blue Metal Desk with Linoleum Top
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s vintage Air Force blue metal desk with Forbo linoleum top. This stunning desk came from the
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Vintage 1950s British Industrial Desks

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Sheet Metal

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Metal Volumetric School Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950 By unknown designer. In original condition
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Midcentury Italian Modernist Desk Spazio by Studio BBPR for Olivetti, circa 1950
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Berlin, DE
This Important Italian midcentury enameled metal desk "Spazio" was designed by Studio BBPR for
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Tribond 1950 s floating top walnut desk w/ flared supports
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nicely designed floating top walnut veneered desk with great curved supports. The label inside is
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

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Metal

CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
CM 178 Desk in oak and metal by Pierre Paulin, Thonet, 1957 Born in 1927, Pierre Paulin enrolled
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desktop with metal structure lacquered in black with brass feet and handles. Drawers in wood
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Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pen Holder German Circa 1950
Located in Jersey City, NJ
German pen holder; functional sculpture from the 1950's, made of enameled metal. Signed underneath.
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Vintage 1950s German Desk Accessories

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Metal

ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredamenti) teak and metal desk model Ss34, Italy, 1959
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful Italian desk made of teak and metal, produced by ILA (Industria Lombarda Arredi), model
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Industrial Bank Desk
Located in Culver City, CA
Unique bank desk with bent metal frame, walnut inserts and patterned glass. Made in France
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Pierre Paulin Thonet Desk with Drawer, Metal Teak Formica, France Circa 1955
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Desk with a single drawer designed by Pierre Paulin and manufacture by Thonet. France circa 1955
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Small Dutch writing desk in the manner of Jean Prouve 1950
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and uncommon writing desk made by unknown manufacturer. This desk was documented in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Rosso Francia Marble Metal Desk in the Style of Garouste E Bonetti, 1950s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Chicago, IL
tabletop with stunning coral and gray patterns. This desk has a sculptural metal frame with four legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

1950s Small Desk
Located in Martínez, AR
Due to its size, this small desk can be useful for children. It has three drawers on its sides
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Vintage 1950s Argentine Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Gispen "Executive" Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive Deco Style Gispen Industrial Desk with Curved Top, Linoleum Surfacing and Bakelite Edge
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Jacques Hitier
By Jacques Hitier
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Jacques Hitier made in solid wood covered in rosewood with structure made in black
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Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

French 1950s Desk with Teak Top and Black Metal Legs
Located in London, GB
French 1950s desk with teak top and black steel legs.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Muriel Coleman Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Muriel Coleman designed desk for Pacifica group, made from Phillipine mahogany and steel hairpin
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk w/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

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Steel

Large Roll Top Metal Tanker Desk W/ Brass Detailing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Heavy Industrial metal desk with functional roll top. Opens to an original green rubber flat desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Industrial Vintage Metal Desk 1950s Prouve Style V-Shape Legs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
This (probably Dutch design) desk from the 1950s is made of metal with a beautiful sleek design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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1950 Metal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950 metal desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, every 1950 metal desk was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950 metal desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950 metal desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 1950 metal desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) and Philips produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1950 Metal Desk?

The average selling price for a 1950 metal desk at 1stDibs is $1,747, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $90,461 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950 Metal Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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.