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French Desk from the 1950s in Solid Oak in Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French desk from the 1950s in solid oak and veneer.
It can also be used as a dining table and the
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner AT305 Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Handsome AT305 desk in oak, with three drawers and 19" leaves, by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
Desk model CM178 by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
$6,175 / item
Desk Model RY 32 Designed by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk model RY 32 designed by Hans Wegner,
Denmark, 1950s.
Oak.
Measures: H: 71.5 cm / 2' 4
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
"Jagtbordet" Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Jagtbordet" or "Hunt table" designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg furniture in Denmark. Solid oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Chair in Oak, FDB Chair, Model J80, Designed by Jørgen Bækmark from 1950s
By Jørgen Bækmark
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk chair in oak, FDB chair, model J80, designed by Jørgen Bækmark from the 1950s. In very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
Desk model RY32, designed by Hans Wegner, for Ry Möbler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk model RY32 designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Möbler
Denmark, 1950’s.
Oak and teak.
H: 72.5 cm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Desk Organizer, Karl Andersson
Söner, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
1950s. Made from solid light oak with insert boxes in red, white and grey/green painted wood. Good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Vintage Decoene Reclining Desk Chair, 1950s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Original mid century desk chair by De Coene, made in Belgium.
Very good qualitative desk chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage French Oak Dining Table in Style of Pierre Jeanneret, France, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful round vintage dinging table in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret. In solid oak, original
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Desk by René Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s asymmetrical desk by René Gabriel, with the original gray lacquered chest and two drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage French Oak Dining Table in Style of Pierre Jeanneret, France, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful square vintage dinging table in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret. In oak, original from
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Rare Midcentury Work Table in Teak and Oak by Hans Wegner, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare table in teak and oak, designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Johannes Hansen cabinetmakers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen
Søn in Denmark, 1950s
By P. Lauritsen
Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers in solid oak with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen
Søn in Denmark, 1950s
By P. Lauritsen
Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers in solid oak with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Durmast and Light Grey Formica Writing Desk in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Italy, 1950s.
It's made in oak durmast and light grey formica.
It might show slight traces of use
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Oak
Brown Saltman Black Cerused Desk by Paul Laszlo, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Paul Laszlo for brown saltman cerused oak desk circa Mid-1950s. Newly finished.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
1950s Italian Desk Table in Mahogany and Oakwood with Glass Top
Located in Rome, IT
An Italian modern desk manufactured during the 1950s
Made of mahogany and oak.
The condition is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Oak
1950s Rene Gabrielle Solid Oak Shelf
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s Rene Gabrielle solid oak shelf.
Designed with an organic design, features five shelves
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Oak
1950s Rene Gabrielle Solid Oak Shelf
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Designed with an organic design, has five shelves with different depths.
Made of solid oak with a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Oak
1950s Oak Cabinet, Complete Office
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Oak Cabinet, Complete Office
This compact cupboard has inside Pigeon Holes, Shelves, Desk and
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in München, Bavaria
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This elegant and very rare desk was designed by famous Danish designer Nanna Ditzel in 1958 for Søren
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak, Oak
French Light Oak Double-Shelved Bureau, 1950s
Located in Catonvielle, FR
A double tray and a drawer in light oak and gilded brass, France, 1950.
To combine the first
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950
s English Double Pedestal Oak Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s English Double Pedestal Oak Desk.
Sourced in Yorkshire this is a good quality oak desk
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Vintage 1950s English Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
s Rectangular Oak Desk, Two Drawer
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Rectangular oak desk – two drawer
1950’s Rectangular oak desk – two drawer. Solid well made
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Shelves Desk by Maurice Pré and Janette Laverrière
By Maurice Pré
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s shelves desk by Maurice Pré and Janette Laverrière.
1950s shelves desk in blond oak
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Wood
1950
s Cast Base American Oak Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Cast Base American Oak Swivel Desk Chair.
Sadly we don’t know the history but we know this
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Oak Live Edge Console Table or Desk, France, 1950
s
Located in Austin, TX
inset iron stabilizers are present on the left and right sides of the desk top. France, 1950's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
s Three Drawer Blonde Oak Simple French Workshop Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Three Drawer Blonde Oak Simple French Workshop Desk.
Good honest original desk or console
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tables
Materials
Oak
1950’s French Writing Desk
By Robin Day
Located in London, Lambeth
Superb limed oak writing desk with 3 storage draws lockable bottom draw with original key.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
s Swedish Desk / Secretaire / Vanity in Teak and Oak by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful secretaire, also perfectly used as a vanity or desk in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Beech, Oak, Teak
Raymond Lowey for Mengel Mid Century Secretary Desk c.1950’s
By Raymond Loewy, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by designed by Raymond Loewy c.1950’s. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk. One of our
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk
1950s Original French Mullca Panelled Desk. One of our
Category
Vintage 1950s French Tables
Materials
Oak
Small Oval Sideboard, Desk WK Möbel, Germany, 1950s
By WK Möbel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful shop display sideboard or desk with two sliding doors in oak in an oval design. If you
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Oak
French Bookcase and Secretary or desk, circa 1950s
Located in San Angelo, TX
A unique and one of a kind French cabinet from the 1950s featuring 3 shelves and a drop down door
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Oak
French Midcentury Hand Carved Wooden Desk Table Lamp Produced in France 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare midcentury hand carved desk / table lamp in solid stained oak. In good vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Oak
French Wall Cabinet Desk, Marcel Gascoin for Arhec Editor, 1950s
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and simple design breaths 1950s French design. This model is a compact desk easy to fix to walls. The
Category
Vintage 1950s French Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Raymond Loewy Secretary Desk for Mengel Furniture
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak secretary desk by Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture c.1950s, USA. This drop front oak desk
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Italian 1950
s Oak Three Drawer Sculptural Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Italian 1950's oak writing desk or table with three drawers on the apron, supported by
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Freestanding Oak Desk in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Elegant Mid Century Cerused Ladies Desk with 1 Drawer, France 1950
s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant mid century cerused ladies desk with 1 drawer, France 1950's
Beautiful and elegant
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Oak Wood Large Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
By Peter Pepper Products
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Oak Wood Large Letter Tray MCM Desk Accessory
The Line Hedges File Illinois
Dovetail Joinery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Oak
Severin Hansen, Desk, Solid Oak, Denmark, Haslev Furniture, 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A desk by Severin Hansen. Rare execution in solid oak. Produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Petite Danish Midcentury Desk in Patinated Oak Designed by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladys desk in solid oak with hardware in brass - Designed by Maa. Kaare Klint and made by Rud
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Very Nice Desk from the 1950s in Oak and Ebony
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice desk from the 1950s in oak and ebony. One door a left with three drawers for documents
Category
Vintage 1940s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ebony, Oak
1950s Italian Lacquered Oak Brass and Iron Desk Table
Located in Rome, IT
This console has two drawers, iron legs with adjustable brass feet and the body in lacquered oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Writing Desk, 1940s-1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with double drawer and open compartment under the top; oak veneered solid wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s
This mid-century modern freestanding desk
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Lejre, DK
Drop-leaf desk with teak top and oak frame. Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
French Modernist Cerused Oak and Lacquered Skin Pedestal Desk ca. 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MODERNIST WAXED AND CERUSED OAK DESK WITH LACQUERED SKIN WRITING SURFACE
Probably French, circa
Category
20th Century European Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A midcentury freestanding desk made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. This is a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining table in Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a timeless desk / dining table, a Mid Century Modern masterpiece handcrafted by a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
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- 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 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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