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A.R.P. Writing Desk Edition Minvielle France, 1955
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and collectible desk designed by A.R.P. (Atelier de Recherches Plastiques) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by Ico Parisi for MIM
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
finish with contrasting black and stainless steel legs. Top of desk floats and front desk panel is inset
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

George Nelson Drop Leaf Desk
By George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nelson small desk for Herman Miller, completely refinished and restored. Desk is 48"in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Desk in Rosewood by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Desk Model 203 by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk model 203 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

MMG" Series Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1957
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk from the series "Modern Management Group," designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in 1957
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel

Jean Prouve Compas Desk
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning example of the iconic Compas desk, manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouve, circa 1953. Oak
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Steel

Desk by Paul McCobb.
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Small scale desk in black laminate with three drawers and steel base
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Original George Nelson Swag Leg Desk for Herman Miller, 1954
By George Nelson
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sawg leg desk model 5850 designed in 1954 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA. Original edition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare drop leaf desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This architectural
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk Designed In 1958 By Franco Albini For Knoll International.
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Early edition of this minimalist pedestal desk with glass top. All original unrestored condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Fully Restored 1950s Desk by Studio PFR Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli
Located in Rome, IT
Mid-Century Modern desk table with chest of drawers manufactured in Italy since the 1950s This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Bodil Kjaer James Bond Executive Desk for E. Pedersen Son Denmark
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning rosewood desk designed by Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark, c.1950s, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

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

Vintage Sculptural Walnut Desk by Leopold Co.
By Leopold Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage sculptural walnut desk designed and manufactured by Leopold Co. of Burlington in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

French Desk Chair from Orly Airport
Located in Jersey City, NJ
SINGLE CHAIR IN CHROME LAST OF 10 THAT WERE LABELED ORLEY AIRPORT.DONE BY JOSEPH ANDRE MOTTE
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Hans Wegner Desk Model JH-571 by Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk model JH-571 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swiveling Desk Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid walnut four star base on Kilian casters, molded marine-grade plywood with outer walnut veneer barrel-back chair with teal blue leatherette seat and hinged back cushion. Dimensi...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alain Richard Custom Order Mahogany Executive Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A large executive desk by Alain Richard with two sliding drawer pedestals on black metal legs and
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Walnut Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A fantastic Midcentury dark walnut desk with sculptural leg and frame design in the manner of Gio
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cees Braakman rosewood desk for Pastoe 1958
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Cees Braakman was one of the pioneers of Dutch modernism in the 1950's After his travels to the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Vintage French Modern Laminated Plywood and Steel Adjustable Writing Table
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Brooklyn, NY
enameled-steel bases which are adjustable. This versatile table can be used as a dining, conference, or
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner AP 38 Desk Chair 1959
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic side or desk chair by Hans Wegner. Rare chair, vinyl cognac upholstery, super comfort and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Desk Suite by Bodil Kjær complete with cabinets and sideboard
By Bodil Kjaer, A. Petersen Co.
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Kjær, produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, 1959. This set includes the large freestanding desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series (proven by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller Walnut Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller Walnut Desk by George Nelson
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Executive Desk by Gianni Moscatelli
By Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome executive desk by Gianni Moscatelli for Forma Nova. Newly refinished in a dark mahogany
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Vintage 1950s Italian Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Desk/ Dining Table with Wood Top and Black Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian table composed of a wooden top and wooden baguettes on which glass plateau is placed The table legs are in black metal.  
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Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Desk, Certified Rio Rosewood, Table, 1959 E. Pedersen Søn Denmark
By E. Pederson, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Munster, NRW
Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen & Søn, table model 901, certified Rio Rosewood and chrome steel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large metal desk in the style of Jean Royere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful steel desk /writing table with 3 top drawers. In the spirit of designs by French designer
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Red Fabricius Bird Desk Chair with Three Legged Base
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Timeless Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm desk chair in original deep red leather. Steel base
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Model D96 Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Antwerp, BE
Model T96 office desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno, Italy 1956. The desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Salzburg, AT
Small desk by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s. Re-painted in black high-gloss lacquer. Stainless
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Earliest Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Swivel Desk Chair with Arms
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rarest Rosewood version swivel desk chair model 3217 from the first 1950's series production with 4
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Zinc, Steel

Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin, Thonet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk CM141 by Pierre Paulin, Thonet Edition, 1954.
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Desk for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk designed in 1952 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The desk has the typical Braakman
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Desk Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim, Exotic Wood and Suede Leather
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Modernist swivel chair designed by Ico Parisi and produced by M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma, Italy Fully restored exotic wood veneered frame with a deep sanding of the ori...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

George Nelson Desk and Case Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson for Herman Miller, Steelframe Case Group: Desk Model 4112 and 4014 Case. Desk is 42" wide
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Partners Desk Rosewood
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage partners desk designd by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Desk has been
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

George Nelson Executive Floating Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
Circa 1952, George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller. Lavish Gunstock walnut to a desk
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Rare Arne Jacobsen Rosewood Swivel Desk Chair with Arms
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare rosewood edition swivel desk chair with armrests, model 3217 on four caster chromed swivel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Arne Jacobsen 3117 Teak Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Hansen, circa 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Geneva, CH
3117 early teak desk chair by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen, circa 1950s Steel base with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s L-Shape Desk by George Nelson
Located in Pasadena, CA
Sturdy, large L-shaped walnut desk with floating top and aluminium hardware and legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel

Rare Rosewood Desk by Bodil Kjaer
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen Søn
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare model 901 desk in rosewood by Danish designer Bodil Kjaer produced by cabinet maker E
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather 3217 Swivel Desk Chair with Arms
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3217 office chair with armrests. Original four-star swivel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hammer Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely ‘3103’ desk chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s. This iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Executive Walnut and Chrome Desk
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
manufacture: 1950-1959 Materials: Walnut wood, chromed steel Period style: Mid-Century Modern. Condition
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Vintage 1950s American Desks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Un bureau CM 141 de Pierre Paulin pour Thonet 1950
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
a Pierre Paulin model "cm141" desk produced by Thonet in 1953. This desk features a black lacquered
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Vintage 1950s French Desks

Materials

Steel

‘3217’ Swivel Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early midcentury ‘3217’ swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Simple single desk with steel tubular legs and formica style top in light grey.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Floating Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
listing. Early Executive desk with rattan screen. Refinished and in excellent condition with a durable
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Modernist Desk in the Manner of Jean Royere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modernist desk in the manner of Jean Royere Solid Saint Gobain glass top, oak, muffled steel
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

on hold Large walnut library executive desk Jens Risom
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and extremely well-made walnut desk by Jens Risom for Jens Risom Inc. Impressive double
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Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Yale Burge Writing Desk with Matching Chair
By Yale Burge
Located in Westport, CT
Yale Burge dark and light oak parquet design writing desk with hand-wrought steel and brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Swag Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Herman Miller Vintage Desk by George Nelson
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Small Writing Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Cees Braakman's 1956 made to measure series for Pastoe this small made to measure teak desk
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

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1950 Steel Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950 steel desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1950 steel desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950 steel desk — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1950 steel desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. George Nelson, Herman Miller and Arne Jacobsen each produced at least one beautiful 1950 steel desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1950 Steel Desk?

Prices for a 1950 steel desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $40 and can go as high as $82,703, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Questions About 1950 Steel Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tanker desk, also known as a pedestal desk, is a large, free-standing desk with a work surface atop two pedestals or cabinets. Steel versions of the desk were introduced in the 1940s and often used in institutions, such as schools and government offices. Shop a range of vintage tanker desks on 1stDibs.