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Fine French 1950s Table by Henri Lancel
By Henri Lancel, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
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
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Leather and Brass Desk Set Brass Letter Opener and Scissors 1940s.
Italian desk set
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Letter Openers
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Table Clock by Ducale
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 1950s Mid-Century Modern table clock by Ducale. Crafted in Italy features a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Fan by General Electric, USA 1950s
By General Electric
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Original metal fan by General Electric. Made in the United States in the 1950s.
It was apparently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Italian Typewriter by Marcello Nizzoli for Olivetti, 1950s
By Olivetti, Marcello Nizzoli
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Lettera 22 portable typewriter, of enameled metal and plastic, designed by Marcello Nizzoli and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, Fabulous Office chair, made in France, Prouve 1950s Style , Green Plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Gio Ponti Goodform Silver Industrial Tanker Chair Swivel Office
By Gio Ponti, GoodForm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Swivel Tanker Vintage Office Desk Chair designed by Gio Ponti for Montecatini Building in Milano. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
Carl Aubock Vintage Zebra Dinner Bell #3604, Paperweight, Vienna, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A captivating, partly patinated mid-century table or dinner bell from the 1950s. Model #3604 „Zebra
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of metal, steel, plastic
The packaging of the machine has surface
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
furniture design. Designed in the 1950s, this chair represents the perfect blend of form and function
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Rectangular wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage German Adjustable Desk Light, Brass Black-Lacquered Metal 1950
s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1679German desk lamp shade is adjustable right to left and up and down
Shade diameter is 13
Category
Vintage 1950s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Letter Opener with Tennis Racket Design, 1950s
Located in Hamburg, DE
. Designed 1950 to 1959
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Color: Gold
Period: 1950s
Item Type
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers
Materials
Metal
1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric
By General Electric
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1950s Modern Electric Fan by General Electric in fantastic conditions, working at perfection.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Medea office chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1950 / office chair / Vittorio Nobili / Medea / Fratelli Tagliabue / bentwood, metal / Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
By Europa Clocks
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Excellent original condition
Brass with a red faux leather cover
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rohac notes paper holder ( for business Cards ) around 1950s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Wien, AT
Rohac notes paper holder ( for business Cards ) around 1950s
Original condition
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Travel alarm clock "JMS", germany around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "JMS", germany around 1950s
Original condition
Brass with red faux leather
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oscar Torlasco Desk Lamp in Bordeaux Red Metal and Brass for Lumi, Italy, 1950
s
By Oscar Torlasco, Lumi
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Oscar Torlasco Desk Lamp in Bordeaux Red Metal and Brass for Lumi, Italy, 1950's
Table lamp by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950s Round Table Clock Art Deco Style, Cut Glass and Bakelite, by Majak
Located in Andernach, DE
clock itself on two adjustable silver metal arms.
Mechanical clockwork with 11 jewels, wound up by the
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Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Italian Walnut + Metal Console or Corner Desk, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian console or corner desk from the 1950s, defined by its asymmetrical profile. The walnut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Materials
Metal
Small red cocotte desk lamp c.1950’s
By G Scott
Located in London, GB
A small red cocotte desk lamp with adjustable brass neck designed by GA Scott for Maclamp & Co.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stilnovo Style Diabolo table/desk lamp, 1950
s
By luci, Stilnovo
Located in Uccle, BE
The Diabolo desk/Table lamp has 2 lights. Patinated brass. I bought it as made by Luci Srl which is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Classic metal Desk lamp 1950s USA
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Black Metal table lamp . Beautiful cast Bronze lions head .
Marble base .Complete with
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Vintage 1950s American Classical Greek Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$813 Sale Price
20% Off
1950
s Stitched leather bookcase and desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and bamboo bookcase By Jacques adnet
Great condition
This is a very rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Vintage metal desk lamp by Oscar Torlasco, Italy 1950s
By Oscar Torlasco
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage adjustable gooseneck desk lamp by Oscar Torlasco made in Italy in the '50s.
The lamp is
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Bauhaus Desk Table Lamp Black Enameled Metal, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bauhaus desk or table lamp in steel with black enameled metal shade (inside white), from the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Burgundy Metal Desk Lamp: Italian Ministerial Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The rare table lamp from the 50s. Made in Italy by Lampada Ministero A.R. TORINO. Thanks to the spherical base, it can be tilted in all directions.
In a very good condition. Origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Grey Metal Industrial Desk Lamp, Bauhaus Style, 1950s, Germany
Lampshade is in good condition and
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1950s Desk- or Table Lamp in Burgundy Red Painted Metal
Located in Beerse, VAN
This desk- or table lamp from the 1950s, of which the designer and manufacturer are unknown, is
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Green Metal Desk Lamp: A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century metal desk lamp Ministerial lamp A.R. TORINO Italy 1950s green office table lamp.
The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Metal and Brass, Desk Lamp, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in LYON, FR
lampshade in the shape of a diabolo, perforated metal which made Matégot famous. The lamp is in its original
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$904 Sale Price
60% Off
modernist kalmar sytle Bauhaus beige metal + brass Desk Light, Austria, 1950s
By J.T. Kalmar, Christian Dell, Kaiser Idell
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Desk light
Origin:
Austria
Producer:
in style of J.T. Kalmar
Age:
1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$1,148 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Burgundy Metal
Brass 1950s Desk/Table Lamp
By Cesare Lacca, Lumi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This table lamp was produced in Italy around the 1950s. It is made from painted metal, cast iron
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Iron, Brass
French Mid Century Black Metal "Cocotte" Desk / Table Lamp Serge Mouille, 1950s
By Serge Mouille
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and early French mid century desk / table "Cocotte" lamp in black lacquered metal and brass by
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Original 1950s Modernist Swedish Red Metal Desk Light Made in Sweden
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table light
Origin:
Sweden
Decade:
1950
Description
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern, Black Lacquered Metal, Adjustable Desk Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Modern, Black Lacquered Metal, Adjustable Desk Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
A lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Rare Adjustable BAG Turgi Desk Lamp – Switzerland, circa 1950
s
By BAG Turgi
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This exceptionally rare and adjustable desk lamp by BAG Turgi exemplifies the highest standards of
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Falkenbergs Belysning Table/Desk Lamp in Oak, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Falkenbergs Belysning
Located in The Hague, NL
Belysning in the late 1950s. The lamp is stamped with the model number 6407 and the manufacturers initials
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Stilnovo Desk or Table Lamp Brass Black Enameled Metal, Iataly, 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Midcentury Stilnovo two-light desk or table lamp in brass with black enameled metal base and shade
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Mid Century Desk Table Lamp in Chromed Metal by Böhlmarks Sweden, 1950s
By Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century desk table lamp in chromed metal by Arvid Böhlmarks Lampfabrik in Sweden
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Finnish Mid Century "A704" Desk Lamp in Metal
Leather by Alvar Aalto, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Valaistustyö
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Finnish desk / table lamp model "A704" by Alvar Aalto produced and stamped by
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Serge Mouille Agrafée Metal Desk Table Lamp Steph Simon Paris, 1950s
By Steph Simon, Serge Mouille
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and authentic French mid century table / desk lamp model "Agrafée" by Serge Mouille for
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lyfa Red Table / Desk Lamp in Brass and Metal, Denmark, Late 1950s
By Lyfa
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table/desk lamp was produced by Lyfa in Denmark in the late 1950s.
The striking design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Table Desk Lamp, Patinated Brass Green Adjustable Shade Black Metal, 1950s
By Rupert Nikoll, J.T. Kalmar, Stilnovo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A large table or desk lmap manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1950s.
The shade can be fixed in
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Functionalist geometrical desk lamp, France 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This formal French desk lamp from the 1950s features a white metal base and shade with geometrical
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Boréns Borås Table/Desk Lamp in Brass, Wood and Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1950s
By Boréns Borås
Located in The Hague, NL
and it was produced in the 1950s.
The design is marked by the conical metal lampshade, lacquered in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Philips Large Desk lamp 1950s Dutch
By Philips
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful large Desk lamp . Typical 1950s Design. Off White color .
Brass upright , 2 Round TL
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Tuomas Desk Lamp by Yki Nummi for Stockmann-Orno, Finland, 1950
s
By Yki Nummi, Stockmann-Orno
Located in Steenwijk, NL
1950s. The lamp is in a very good condition with minor signs of age and use.
Documented in the 'Indoor
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Vintage Classic Industrial Metal Polish Desk Lamp with Enamel Blue Shade, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk lamp was produced in Poland during the 1950s. The lamp has a solid base made of
Category
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$317 Sale Price
70% Off
1950s German Streamline Desk Fan by Luft in Turquoise and Burgundy Metal
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking desk fan from the 1950s is a perfect example of the streamline aesthetic that defined
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$856 Sale Price
20% Off
Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Flexible Desk Clamp Lamp 1950s
Metal ( chrome ) is Original condition
Aluminium is black lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
1950s Spanish All-Metal Office Desk with Brass Fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish all-metal office desk with brass brass fittings by Sistemas AF in Madrid, with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Modernist Red Desk Lamp 1950s
Located in London, GB
Articulated Mid-Century Modern desk lamp in dark red metal on Teak wood and brass arm is Modernist
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Stilux Milano Set of 2 Brass
Metal Table-Desk Lamp, 1950s, Italy
By Stilux
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of delightful adjustable table or desk lamps in light green lacquered metal, with rod in brass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
$239 Sale Price / set
50% Off
1950s Cream Color Enamelled Stilnovo Design Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in London, GB
Rare midcentury Italian downlight desk lamp by Stilnovo with original metal signature on the base
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet
Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Cabinet / Desk, Sculptural Masterpiece, 1950s
A monumental and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Cabinets
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 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 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 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 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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