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Eames Desk Unit 20 "EDU" for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic design, this Eames desk unit for Herman Miller, c.1950s, USA, is a beautiful example of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
1950
s Original Steel Double Drawer Industrial Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Steel Double Drawer Industrial Desk
1950’s Original Steel Double Drawer Industrial
Category
Vintage 1950s English Tables
Materials
Steel
Osvaldo Borsani Writing Desk Table Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large writing desk or desk table designed by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Jean Prouv
e Desk From The Maritime Exchange, Paris
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Pawtucket, RI
This large, rare,demountable desk by Jean Prouv'e is a variant of the Cité desk and was created
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare First Generation Herman Miller Eames ESU Desk
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare first generation Eames ESU Desk. Retains original label. In original unrestored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman EU-01 Japanese Series Desk for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small EU-01 desk from the Japanese series designed by Cees Braakman in 1958. Produced by Pastoe
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Writing Desk by Jules Wabbes for Foncolin in 1957
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels, BE
Jules Wabbes is one of the most important Belgian furniture designers from the post-war period. He is best known for his office furniture where he decorated office spaces with such a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
John Keal Executive Walnut and Chrome Desk for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s. This striking desk is crafted in walnut wood featuring a solid case with chromed steel legs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Typewriter
s Desk
Model Frankfurt
by Mauser Werke, Waldeck/Germany, 1954
By Mauser Werke
Located in Regensburg, DE
Original streamline Mauser Typewriter's desk “Model Frankfurt” from 1954.
* Metal relacquered in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Desks
Materials
Steel, Metal
Stanley Young Lacquered and Walnut Writing Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stylish modern writing desk designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
George Nelson Two-Tone Lacquer and Walnut Executive Desk for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile modern executive desk designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Prouve style metal table
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Red and black painted metal desk or side table with patinated top.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,400
1950
s Original Steel Large Industrial Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Steel Large Industrial Desk
1950’s Original Steel Large Industrial Desk. Good sized
Category
Vintage 1950s English Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld + Frison Kramer "REPLY" Drafting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willem Rietveld and Friso Kramer's collaborative design of the "REPLY" Drafting Table for Ahrend de Cirkel. Circa 1958.
TABLE ONLY, DOES NOT INCLUDE CHAIR
TABLE ONLY, DOES NOT INCLUDE CHAIR
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
FRANCO ALBINI
By Franco Albini
Located in Chicago, IL
ALBINI for Knoll, Desk, model #80
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,500
Preban and Fabricius Bird Chair
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to dark brown leather. Wear consistent with age. Steel base with original casters. Rare to find chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Table by Ejvindt Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
(photographed).
Beautiful wood grain ash table top on profile matte chrome-plated steel base.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Marelli Table Fan OR 304
By Marelli
Located in Catania, IT
The "O 304" table fan, from 1953, is one of the most sought after "air agitators" - this is the technical definition of the time - produced by the historic Italian engineering compan...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Very Rare and Original Writing Table PK53 by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This stunning example is in museum condition, all completely original, not perfect, but very nicely used, the Oregon Pie top has a wonderful patine, with no real digs or scratches. T...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Reply Architect Drawing Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is f...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Set Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Complete set Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing / drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design Classic, awarded with the "Signe d’...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend 1959
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is fu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950’s Vintage Leather
Steel Swivel Desk Chair by Tan-Sad
By Tan-Sad
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage swivel desk chair, made in England by Tan-Sad and dating from the 1950’s.
This is
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wim Rietveld
Friso Kramer Architectural Drafting Table and Chair, Ahrend, 1958
By Wim Rietveld, Friso Kramer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wim Rietveld & Friso Kramer architectural drafting table and chair, ahrend 1958, Classic design, adjustable height from 29.5" - 54".
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jacques Seeuws Drafting Table and Chair for Swan
By Jacques Seeuws, Swan Deinze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the University of Ghent, and was manufactured in Deinze by Swan. Comprising a tall desk and chair, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$4,500 / set
Rainbow Wood Products Two-Tier Teak Paper Tray
By House of Rainbow Wood Products Inc., Martin Åberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brushed steel post.
Condition: Professionally cleaned and oiled; in excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Steel
Mid-20th Century Large Maple and Oak Drafting Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large drafting table (ca. 1950s, USA) composed of a maple surface with gray and brown painted trim supported by an oak base.
Surface has been refinished; light wear remains as show...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Post Office Sorting Station
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polished Steel Desk, used by French Postal Service to sort Mail. 25 Compartments, with Work
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Steel
Preban and Fabricius Bird Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
to light brown leather. Wear and slight tears to edges consistent with age. Steel base with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Beaubourg Chairs by Michel Cadestin for the Pompidou Centre
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural set of steel and leather chairs by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent for the library
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Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
child’s room or fun desk chair. You can also create your own set from our unique offerings of these chairs
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Vintage 1950s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen - Vintage Office Chair, Model 3217
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
chromed steel wheels, Height adjustable. Designed in 1955. Produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Arne Jacobsen, Series 7 Office Chair, Model 3217
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arne Jacobsen, Series 7 office chair, model 3217.
A swivel desk chair in teak with a height
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen - Series 7 office chair, model 3117
Located in San Francisco, CA
, swiveling height adjustable frame of chromed steel. Designed in 1955. Produced by Fritz Hansen, model 3117
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Industrial Drafting Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak and steel. Adjustable height with range of 10".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Chairs 1. E. Kold Christensen, Circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of PK 11's to be sold as a pair or individually. Current price is for the pair.
Signed and in very good condition. Seat leather has been expertly replaced within last 10 years.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gustavo Pulitzer for Arflex
Albenga
Armchair
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in New York, NY
, side or desk chair with chocolate saddle stitched leather sides and rounded arms on black painted or
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
the Flying Duck by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare "Flying Duck" desk chair, with original Alexander Girard wool upholstery. George Nelson for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Spring Swivel Office Chair SE 40 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Munich, DE
.
Executed in plywood and chrome-plated steel.
Dimensions:
H 35 in. x D 18.11 in. x W 18.11 in. / H 89
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
High Adjustable Office Chair Probably Produced in Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm
Preben Fabricius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
High adjustable office chair. Probably produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. Restored and repaired original leather.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Office Chair Model 3117 by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare first production office chair model 3117 designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Cinema Seats, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
ergonomically, these wooden forms are held in place by a series of undulating painted bronze steel frames which
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Paper Filing Tray
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original Florence Knoll file tray in excellent original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Steel
Charles Pollock Executive Swivel Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Pollock executive swivel armchairs on casters. Tilt-swivel mechanism and spindle seat-height adjustment. Original leather in very good condition. The chairs are signed with ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Seven" Office Chair, Model 3217, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
"Seven" office chair, model 3217, with armrests and swivel function in cognac colored leather designed by Arne Jacobsen in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Model 71 Black Leather Armchair Set of Ten
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
A set of ten Saarinen armchairs that work equally well around a conference table or in the dining room. Eero Saarinen's #71 design developed from the group of designs he submitted wi...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Prouve Inspired Industrial Drafting Chairs
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully aged and used, very well loved, original condition green enameled metal frames with well worn plywood seating. As is, patinated, condition. Sizes slightly vary, pieces ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$695 / item
Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
aluminum core. The trays rotate around a central post of brushed steel.
Tray bottoms retain the original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Peter Pepper Products Two-Tiered Paper Tray
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1950s in/out tray for office or study has two tiers, in original enameled matte black steel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel
George Nelson for Herman Miller "Maa" Lounge Chair
By George Nelson
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare example of perhaps the most advanced American Mid-Century armchair produced.
A very complicated mechanism allows the back to move freely from the seat in a fluid motio...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950
s Vintage Italian Desk / Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Italian desk, beautifully executed in steel, brass and Formica. This dates from
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass, Steel
Multi-Functions Walnut Cabinet by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Co.
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
This walnut cabinet secretary can be a bar or a desk.
It also features a dresser on the bottom part
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock
By Electric Neon Clock Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock .. Amazing original condition,, Beautiful blue neon,, Tested and keeping perfect time,, Also fully functional moteriz...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Brass
Enameled Steel Desk Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brass and enameled steel round florescence desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian Desk Table Lamp, 1950’s
Located in London, GB
A characterful midcentury Italian desk or table lamp. Brass with black painted steel shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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.
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- What is a steel tanker desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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