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Danish Modern, Rectangular Desk / Dining Table in Solid Oak, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Introducing a large rectangular desk / dining table in solid oak, crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Dutch design writing desk in oak veneer with two sculptural plywood legs and under the
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk in teak and oak "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner, For Andreas Tuck, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model "AT-305" designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Andreas Tuck during the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Kay Bojesen Hippopotamus in Oak, 1950s Desk Pencil Holder and Figurine
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
practical desk figurine is from this era indicated by the early ovale stamp applied from the 1950s until
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Freestanding Brutalist Desk in Solid Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A Mid Century freestanding desk made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. This is a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Oak Tripod Desk in the Manner of Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York City, NY
Oak Tripod Desk in the Manner of Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1950s.
This handsome desk consists of
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Dressing Table / Desk in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful sculptural desk / dressing table in solid oak with two drawers, made by a Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Cerused Oak Desk, circa 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Desk designed by Paul Laszlo (1900-1993). USA, Brown & Saltman, circa 1950s. Elegant three-drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Desk in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak, France, 1950s.
This desk has a large work surface and are
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Tripod Desk Attributed to Jacques Adnet 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Oak desk with the rectangular top rounded to the right.
Opens on the front with a drawer and an
Category
Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Writing Desk with Hidden Storage in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak, France, 1950s
Delicate writing desk by the French designer duo
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Desk in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, desk, oak, France, 1950s
This desk has a large work surface and is
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
Vintage Midcentury Working Desk, Czechoslovakia, the 1950s
By Kovona
Located in Praha, CZ
This working desk was made by Kovona, Czechoslovakia in circa 1955. Working Desk is partially
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Executive Desk and Chair Set, circa 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
An exceptional and rarely seen executive desk and chair set designed by renowned Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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. Very good
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
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
1950s JH-563 Wishbone Writing Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A refined and well proportioned writing desk having a teak top over twin floating drawers, resting
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Stunning White Lacquer and Oak Desk by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Custom 1950s white lacquer and oak desk designed by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950
s Amazing "Magic Box
Organiser Bureau Compact Plywood Ateliers Genestar
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This 'Magic Box' organising desk has been produced by various manufactures in Europe in the 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Italian Mid Century Oak Table Desk designed by Gio
Ponti in 1950s for BNL
By Gio Ponti
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Gio' Ponti's iconic desk
In 1950, Gio' Ponti designed a range of desks for the Banca Nazionale del
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
1950s Rene Gabriel 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
Retro Satin Wood, Mahogany and Oak Roll Top Bureau Vintage, 1950s
Located in London, GB
An incredible and unusual roll top writing bureau from the 1950s, this is beautifully made from
Category
Vintage 1950s English Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood
1950s, Swedish Up Right Oak Tambour Files / Archive Cabinet by Olof Lundqvist
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful upright and narrow oak archive / files cabinet with twelfths drawers behind the perfect
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Industrial Desks
Materials
Beech, Oak
Architectural Waste Basket, 1950s
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted wood trash can from the mid century. Minimalist architectural design reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright. Sturdy construction.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Kay Bojesen 1950s Wooden Oak Hippo Figurine Desk Pencil Holder
By Kay Bojesen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen " The Hippopotamus" oak figurine. Kay designed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk, Bohumil Landsman, Oak, Umakart, Czechia, 1950s
By Bohumil Landsman, Novy Domov
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Midcentury Writing Desk.
Material: Oak, Umakart
Architect: Bohumil Landsman
Maker: Nový
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Modern, Rectangular Desk / Dining Table in Solid Oak, Handcrafted, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Pierre Chapo
Located in Odense, DK
Large rectangular modern country style working desk / dining table in solid oak. handcrafted by a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron Cerused Desk Chair, Velvet, Midcentury, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme et Chambron Cerused desk chair, velvet upholstery, midcentury, France, 1950s.
Lovely
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare midcentury Raymond Loewy for Mengel desk / cabinet / secretaire, USA 1950s
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Hastings, GB
Rare Raymond Loewy for Mengel Furniture desk / cabinet with drop-down front, USA 1950s.
Oak veneer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Materials
Iron
1950s Danish Teak Guest Room Dresser Secretary Desk Time Worn Patina CabinModern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
wonderful character, 1950s. Unaltered in original condition and original finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Materials
Oak, Teak
1950s Oak Desk Attributed to Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s oak desk attributed to Rene Gabriel. Oak veneer and plain oak. Brass drawers handles, lockers
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks
Materials
Brass
1950s Oak Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1950s curved desk. Double layer top that folds on both sides as the central portion can be removed
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
$2,612
French Mod-Provincial 1950
s Oak Desk and Chair by Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A French leather-topped oak desk with matching armchair, designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Oak
1950
s Italian Oak and Parchment Writing Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Italian oak and parchment writing desk on trestle base.
Category
20th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Parchment Paper
1950
s French Oak Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Dorchester, GB
French desk from the fifties made from oak.
A good compact size desk would fit into those tight
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
A. Brandt Co. Ranch Oak Desk and Chair Set, 1950s
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome mid-century A. Brandt Co. Ranch Oak desk and chair set with a great classic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
1950
s Oak Writing Table
Located in London, GB
1950's oak writing table with replaced inset faux-leather top.
Category
Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,750
1950
s Cerused desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Cerused desk with eight drawers brass pulls
Category
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Materials
Brass
$1,200
Elegant Belgian Oak Student Desk, 1950s
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Belgian oak student desk with elegant lines and lovely patina, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak, Oak and Cane Desk, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
of teak with oak legs and a cane shelf. It is a very decorative desk. It is in good vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Oak, Teak
1950s French Oak Tree and Lacquered Tabletop Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handsome French desk in oak tree and lacquered tabletop including a drawer with a small bronze
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Audoux-Minet Oak and Woven Hay Rope 1950s Three Drawers Desk
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Frida Minet
Located in Paris, ile de france
Audoux-Minet oak and woven hay rope 1950s three drawers desk.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Rope
Oak Desk, Designed by Nanna Ditzel, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, DE
Three-drawer desk, designed by Nanna Ditzel, produced by Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1958.
Oak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
1950s Desk
Located in Freiburg, DE
some time,
corpus: oak (massive and veneered)
2 drawers.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Oak
$855
Large Mid-Century Soft Oak Wooden Desk Kempkens Formule Meubelen, Holland, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Beautiful organic shaped directors desk with four drawers. On the back the desk has one extra shelf
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Wood
Industrial Child
s Desk 1950s in Metal with Oak Top
Located in Roubaix, FR
Polished and varnished metal Child's desk solid original striped and waxed oak top 1950s drawer.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Desks
Materials
Iron
French 1940s 1950s Art Deco Design Oak Wooden Little Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Late Art Deco Design Oak wooden desk composed of an all in wooden structure, 4 drawers, drop
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1950s Italian Desk
Located in London, GB
1950s midcentury Italian desk in sealed oak. Stylish curved design with brass handles details
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
$4,523
Model AT305 Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A solid oak writing desk designed by Hans Wegner and made by master cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Oak Desk By
Fergus Bridges Ltd
With Blue Leather Top, 1950s
Located in Ely, GB
A beautiful vintage, mid century oak desk with blue leather top insert, circa 1950s.
The desk by
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Oak
A French Modern Iron and Oak, Cork Top Desk, 1950s, by Sornay
Located in Hollywood, FL
the inset cork top with an irregular shaped frieze above a central frieze drawer, with a bank of 4 drawers flanking a geometric iron base- dimensions are given at widest points due t...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
1950s Desk "Burwood"
By Burwood 1
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Office end of the years 1950 of Burwood brand, sturdy and quality composed of a wooden structure
Category
Vintage 1950s European Desks
Materials
Oak
$1,306
Pierre Paulin Steel and Oak Desk, Mfg. Thonet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Paulin steel and oak desk, 1950's.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Oak Floating Green Top Desk Made in the 1950s in France
Located in santa monica, CA
Good amount of storage. Very unique design. The green top has some pitting and wear appropriate with its age.
Measures: W 55, D 30, H 31.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Jean Prouve Desk in Oak and Black-Painted Iron Frame
By Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
Jean Prouve desk, French, 1950s. Oak and black-painted iron frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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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 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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