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Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Marko, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch blue enameled metal drawers and legs with grey cabinet and formica top in original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Friso Kramer Style 1950s Metal Desk with Prouve Legs
By Marko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch blue enameled metal drawers and legs with grey cabinet and formica top. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Machine Age Desk or Table Lamp by Marbro, USA 1950s
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in London, GB
Desk or table lamp by Marbro, USA 1950s.
Metal desk lamp with brass finish to shade and body
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair Blue Metal 1950s Goose Neck Adjustable Spot Desk Lamps
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful pair of original 1950s metal desk lamps. Enamelled metal shades and bases, with brass
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Dutch industrial metal secretary Gispen desk and chair 1950
s
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A sturdy metal secretary desk with black linoleum top by Gispen.
The armchair (Galvanitas
Category
Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s French desk by Jacques Hitier
By Jacques Hitier
Located in London, Lambeth
Perfectly formed 1950's French desk with tubular metal frame wooden top and sides
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
French modernist desk in wood and metal, 1950s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
French modernist desk in the style of Pierre Paulin and dating from the 1950s. Structure in wood
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
French 1950s Desk with Teak Top and Black Metal Legs
Located in London, GB
French 1950s desk with teak top and black steel legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rosso Francia Marble
Metal Desk in the Style of Garouste E Bonetti, 1950s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Chicago, IL
A French 1950s desk in the style of Garouste E Bonetti featuring a rectangular Rosso Francia marble
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Architect
s Desk, circa 1950s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French architect desk from the 1950s. Desk has a metal counter weight with a removable
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Small Desk
Located in Martínez, AR
a shabby chic industrial style.
It is estimated that this desk was made in Argentina in the 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Argentine Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$1,530
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Metal
Original 1950s French metal desk in red varnish by Xavier Pouchard for Tolix T55
By Tolix
Located in København K, 84
Original 1950s French Tolix metal table desk with a rich red varnish table top and black legs
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin, Desk in Oak and Metal, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Paulin, attributed to.
Desk in oak and metal, rectangular in shape. Base in black
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Georges Frydman, Desk in oak and metal, 1950s
By Georges Frydman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Georges Frydman, by.
Desk. Oak box in the left part of square shape, opening with two drawers
Category
Mid-20th Century French Desks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
White and Grey Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
This desk is made from laminated wood, painted metal, aluminum and Formica.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Metal Newspaper Holder, 1950s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painted metal newspaper holder, design from 1950
Measures: H: 49 cm W: 45 cm, D: 14 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Italian Desk/ Dining Table with Wood Top and Black Metal Legs, 1950s
Located in London, GB
table legs are in black metal.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
1950s Bauhaus Inspired Industrial Drentea Office Desk
By Drentea
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1950s Drentea office desk with light grey enameled metal frame, red and grey enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1950s British Industrial Desks
Materials
Sheet Metal
Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll 1950S
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Desk composed of 2 pedestals with 3 drawers per pedestal. Foot in chrome metal. Wear due to time
Category
Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern European desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini Minimalist Desk for Knoll International, 1950s
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Brussels, BE
Franco Albini Minimalist desk for Knoll International, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Belgian Metal Drawing Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal drawing table from Belgium, produced circa 1950. Standing upon a sleek tubular frame, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mirrored Desk 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Artisan nine drawer mirrored desk with star motif and conical blond wood legs. American, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani desk for Tecno 1950s-60s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with chest of drawers and swivel typing top; top with insert in leather and rosewood veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Desk, Rima, Italia, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, RIMA
Located in Naples, IT
Desk with metal structure. Top and wooden chest of drawers. Original drawing by Gio Ponti for the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pierre Paulin CM 172 Desk for Thonet, France, 1950s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Iconic CM172 desk designed by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, France.
Black lacquered metal base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Rudolf Wolf Small Dining Table /Desk, Elsrijk, Netherlands, 1950s
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in London, GB
Rudolf Wolf dining table, designed in the 1950s for Elsrijk, Holland. A beautiful minimalistic
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk "1928" by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Greding, DE
Desk "1928" designed by Franco Albini for Knoll International, Italy, 1950s. This glass and metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950s Osvaldo Borsani Italian Desk for Tecno Model T96
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
1950s walnut executive desk model T96 ‘Boomerang’ designed by italian Osvaldo Borsani and produced
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gispen Industrial Desk Holland 1950s Model 3803
By Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Den Haag, NL
blue linoleum top. Very good condition. Very good looking desk.
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Aluminium Desk with Laminate Top from Carlotti, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Aluminium desk with laminate top from Carlotti, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seater childrens desk
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian Teak Mid-Century Modern Design Desk or Office Table, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
legs in painted metal and brass tips, 1950s
Please note that the item is original of the period and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Mettoy Minor Typewriter - Boxed
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Original Mettoy Minor Typewriter - Boxed.
Classic Mettoy tin typewriter. Originally the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
1950s Executive Desk by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Italy, 1958, executive “Terni series” desk by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
Exotic wood with metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
George Mulhauser Plycraft Swivel Chair, 1950
s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Rochester, NY
George Mulhauser for Plycraft swivel desk chair in walnut veneer with the original cream white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dutch Bakelite and Metal Rotary Dial Telephone, circa 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Metal body with a Bakelite rotary dial telephone, circa 1950s. Might possible work if hooked up
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Rare Original Vintage Mid-Century German Walnut Lady Desk, 1950s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small console was made in Germany during the 1950s. The top was finished with an intensely
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
French Old Metal Machine Base and Wood Top Table, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Wooden table made with an old metal machine base from. The machine base comes from a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Modernist Teak Writing Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Executive desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. This model is part of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Primitive Office Desk with Built in Stool, 1950s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible primitive Americans desk in a beautiful black paint with heavy patina and raw wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Robert Donovan Walnut Executive Desk, circa 1950s - 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Robert Donovan walnut executive desk was commissioned by the wife of the president of Liberty Tool
Category
20th Century American Desks
Materials
Metal
Fontana Arte Desk Accessories Glass Set Letter Holder and Blotter 1950s Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
Italian desk set by Fontana Arte, very heavy green nilo glass, made in 1950s, there is a small chip
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack,
Model 1400.15
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.15)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack Model 1400.5
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.5)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack,
Model 1400.9
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack (Model 1400.9)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack
Model 1400.8
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.8)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack
Model 1400.10
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.10)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack
Model 1400.8
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original Large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.8)
1950’s Original French Bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
1950
s Original Large French Bottle Drying Rack,
Model 1400.13
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Original large French bottle drying rack (Model 1400.13)
1950’s Original French bottle
Category
Vintage 1950s French More Desk Accessories
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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