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1950
s Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Olive green and black leather
France
Category
Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Bluet leather nickeled X base
Chair included
Category
Vintage 1950s European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather
France
Designed by Jacques Adnet.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet.
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk
Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal
3 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet.
Metal is in vintage condition.
See pictures for
Category
Vintage 1960s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation
Located in Praha, CZ
Original 1950s industrial desk from Italy, constructed with a sturdy metal frame and a durable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$468 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s European More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
Vintage 1950s European More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Adjustable Toledo Chairs, c. 1950
s
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of adjustable Toledo Metal Furniture Co. chairs for drafting, office, or university, circa mid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century + Art Deco Metal DESK / CONSOLE by Simmons Furniture Co., c. 1950s
By Simmons Company Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern with an art deco vibe, this desk by Simmons Furniture Company, c. 1950’s
Category
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator
By Frost
Located in Bern, CH
Beautiful 1950’s FROST triple blade oscillating desk fan / ventilator. With three variable speeds
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$442 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950
s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Europe with this Italian Venetian style distressed paint-decorated secretary desk, crafted circa the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950
s
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's.
desk size
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Trau Turin Desk, 1950s
By Trau
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Vintage metal desk made by Trau in Turin in the 1950s. 5 drawer gray metal structure with red faux
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,555 Sale Price
27% Off
Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Teak Model 202 Desk by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Model: Desk 202
Dimensions: 165x80cm H:70,5cm
Year: 1953
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Desk, Metal, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Manhasset, NY
Studio BBPR, Olivetti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Industrial Desk, Metal, Red Faux Leather, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Desk by Georges Frydman for EFA, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This desk was designed by Georges Frydman for EFA in the 1950s. It is made of metal and wood. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Roma, IT
produced by MIM (Mobili Italiani Moderni) in Italy during the 1950s.
In fabulous conditions. The desk is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Metal
Small Vintage Table Fan, 1950
s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table fan design by Josef Pokorný in the 1950's.
Made of plastic and metal and produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Vintage Table Fan by STROJSMALT, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Table fan made in the 1950's by STROJSMALT, Czechoslovakia.
Made of plastic, and metal.
Repolished
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Small Vintage Table Fan, 1950
s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Small table fan design by Josef Pokorný in the 1950's.
Made of plastic and metal and produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Lindilite Safety Candlestick
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Lindilite Safety Candlestick
1950’s Lindilite Safety Candlestick. Intriguing piece of
Category
Vintage 1950s English Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$89 / item
Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage letter holder from the 50s, made of bent wire metal with scoubidou holders, Fifties
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Wall-Mounted Desk by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
desk or console exemplifies her approach to functional, sculptural design in alpine architecture. The
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Ventilator, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of metal
- re-polished
- fully functional
- good, original
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
$430 / set
Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
made of metal). The desk has 5 drawers, One can be locked by key (lock is new, key is available and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Desk in painted aluminium with laminate top from Carlotti.
Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s French Green metal easy chair in the manner of Jean Prouvé
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Nijlen, VAN
1950's French easy chair
Very elgenat desk chair with a beautiful patina. This chair was bought on
Category
Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax, 1950s
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
, a lot of these disappeared and where discarted.
The desk is made out of black metal and a formica
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950’s Earth Geography Rotating Teaching Globe
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Earth Geography Rotating Teaching Globe.
Sourced from a Czech collector this rare globe
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950
s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of wood, metal, steel
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany
Made of Wood, Metal,Steel
The worm is no longer active
Original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal, Steel
Painted Aluminum Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminum desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Painted Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Painted aluminium desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brass Desk Tray and Letter Opener, 1950s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Authentic Jean Prouvé Metropole "305 / Standard Chair" in Metal
Plywood 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Standard Chair / Metropole 305" in black painted metal and plywood by Jean Prouvé produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s.
Teak top with lacquered wood base.
Measures: H 72
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Black Vintage Desk Chair Style Egon Eiermann 1950s Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
the style of Egon Eiermann, Germany 1950s.
The swiveling desk chair is adjustable from up to down. The
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Heavy Pig Brass Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. A beautiful decorative item, with nice patina. Made in Europe
Category
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950s desk from "La cité d
Anthony"
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in PAU, FR
, Charlotte Perriand, Marcel Gascoin...
Formica top, tubular metal legs, solid wood box.
Height : 76 cm
Width
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
$1,148 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1950s suite of Pietro Chiesa handmade in Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Pink Roll Top Standing Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller, 1950s USA
By George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Desk" refinished in a salmon pink.
Early productions of this piece are far more valuable than the new
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Desks
Materials
Metal
Set of Desks by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel 1950s
By Christian Holzäpfel, Herbert Hirche
Located in Neuss, NW
Rare set of desks consisting of two individual desks with high-quality metal frame in black, two
Category
Vintage 1950s German Desks
Materials
Metal
1950s Modern Advertising Letter Opener Hill Desk Accessory
Located in Chula Vista, CA
faux leather with hammered texture. The metal had the original chrome plated finish and the round
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950
s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
the Netherlands, 1950's period. Industrial design board room chairs with grey blueish fabric on grey
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,253 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Vintage Desk Chair Egon Eiermann, 1950s
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann. The desk chair features a chromed
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Mid-Century Modern 1950s Glass Pen Holder Stand
Ashtray Desk Set
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
-1950s
A wonderful statement for any desk or console table.
Pen holder measures - 24.2cm by 16.8cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Junghans Mid-Century Table Clock in Metal and Brass, 1950s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Meer, VAN
Junghans mid-century table clock in metal and brass. Germany, 1950s Decorative and elegant mid
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Atelier Primavera au Printemps, Henri Lancel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century black lacquered metal base table with a blue formica top.
Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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1950s Metal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s metal desk for your home. A 1950s metal desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 1950s 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 1950s metal desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) and Philips each produced at least one beautiful 1950s metal desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1950s Metal Desk?
The average selling price for a 1950s metal desk at 1stDibs is $1,755, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $93,083 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1950s Metal Desk
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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