1970s Metal Desk
to
51
493
115
620
490
458
95
14
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
20
20
18
13
12
Sort By
George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit by Herman Miller, circa 1970s
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Organizational Survival in a Work-at-Home World — George Nelson ‘Action’ Roll-Top Desk Wall Unit
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Ceramic Lighter, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage ceramic lighter is an original decorative object realized in Italy in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Metal
$215 Sale Price
35% Off
Pyramidal Smoking Set, Germany, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pyramidal smoking set is an original decorative object realized in Germany in the 1970s.
A
Category
Vintage 1970s German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
$347 Sale Price / set
35% Off
1970s Mid-Century George Nelson Herman Miller "Action Office" Rolltop Desk Exec.
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Basel, BS
Desk". These early productions of these Herman Miller products hold more value than the more modern
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
$4,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Hermes Equestrian Magnifying Loupe, 1970s France
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The underside is engraved with the words 'Hermès, Paris'. Minor imperfections to the metal wall of the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Silver
Vintage Wood Pen Holder and Lighter, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage wood pen holder and lighter is an original object realized in the 1970s.
Original wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
$99 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Vintage Brutalist Table Clock from Schmid 1970s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
, materiality, and design integrity.
Details:
Brand: Schmid, Germany
Era: 1970s
Material: Metal
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Industrial Metal Desk Lamp, France 1970
s
By Trabant
Located in New York, NY
This desk lamp is in the manner of Karl Trabant and has an original chrome and silver enamel finish
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
Italian red typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass Perry King Olivetti, 1970s
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern typewriter Valentine by Ettore Sottsass and Perry A. King for Olivetti, 1970s
Iconic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
German Eurochair 5600 Office Swivel Chair by Fritz Makiol for Girsberger, 1970s
By Fritz Makiol
Located in Hamburg, DE
fritz makiol from the 1970s.
the seat shell and backrest are made of black plastic. The upholstery is
Category
20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern green velvet office chair by Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova, Giulio Moscatelli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern green velvet office chair by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, 1970s
Office chair or
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Dresden Bank Germany. Made in Europe, circa 1970s. Nice addition to any collection, desktop, living room
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Italian modern leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gae Aulenti for Zanotta "Gaetano" Writing Table, Italy 1970s
By Gae Aulenti, Zanotta
Located in Naples, IT
trestles in black and red enamelled metal.
Timeless object. With its dry and essential design, it combines
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Italian modern grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern dark grey leather office chair by Charles and Ray Eames for ICF, 1970s
Office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
2 Vintage Plastic Chairs, 1970s, Netherlands
Located in Hannover, DE
, crafted in the 1970s-1980s.
• Sturdy plastic shell
• Chromed metal legs
• Manufacturer’s mark on the
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern salmon pink leather swivel office chair by Eames for ICF, 1970s
Swivel office chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Bieffeplast Bieffe Y 70 Rodney Kinsman Postmodern Design Quaderna Trestle
By Rodney Kinsman
Located in Biella, IT
Bieffeplast Italy production desk/table "trestle" design years 70 by Rodney Kinsman
Post
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Note Pad Holder in Chrome, Lucite and Wicker Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home, Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
L´Atelier , 6 swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L
Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
List price is per chair, total of 6 chairs are available!
L'Atelier, a renowned furniture design company, stands as a testament to the genius of its founder, Jorge Zalszupin. A Polis...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$1,157 Sale Price
50% Off
Paper Clip by Franzi in Leather and Steel, Gucci Style, Italy, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Roma, IT
piece produced by the historic leather brand Franzi in the 1970s in Italy.
A beautiful spring clip
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Note Pad Agenda in Chrome, Lucite and Rattan Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Rome, IT
Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original agenda 1978 is still intact and aged from time
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Steel
Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of Metal, Steel, Plastic, Fabric
The packaging of the machine has
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Steel
1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Smoking Set
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A fake tortoise lucite italian smoking set composed by an ashtray, a cigarette box and a lighter not tested. Box side dimension is 12 cm, ashtray side is 11 cm, The three items are i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Retro mechanical alarm clock PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Mechanical alarm clock PRIM B70 in Brussels style, typical of the 1970s. It is made of plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1970
s Architects Desk Lamp
Located in Bern, CH
1970's Model No. KN1 Architekt Desk Lamp. Max. 60W. On/Off switch on lampshade, with an additional
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$224 Sale Price
20% Off
1 of 9 Vintage
Modus
Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1970s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Zagreb, HR
Borsani come with a modular, detachable desk and armrest. In green plastic with black upholstery.
Produced
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Red Metal Desk Lamp. Yugoslavia 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century rare red metal desk lamp by Emi Poljcane was made in Yugoslavia in the 1970s.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Industrial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1970
s Italian Orange Desk Lamp
Located in London, GB
The vintage 1970's vibrant orange desk lamp is a captivating blend of retro charm and contemporary
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$657 Sale Price
20% Off
1970
s Black and Acrylic Desk Lamp
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Great 1970's desk lamp. This is a well made lamp. I have been unable to find another example of
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Egon Hillebrand desk lamp, 1970’s
By Egon Hillebrand
Located in Delft, NL
Egon Hillebrand desk lamp, 1970’s
Dimensions: 32cm Height, 33cm Depth, 16cm Deoth
Material: Metal
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Metal Desk Lamp
Gulp
, Ingo Maurer, 1970s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in PARIS, FR
Lampe Gulp, par Ingo Maurer pour Design M., années 1970. Lampe de bureau en métal chromé avec
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger
Obergfell, 1970s
By Kundo, Kieninger
Obergfell
Located in München, BY
1970s.
Beautiful clock with a large 9-inch round dial in white with a gold world map design and world
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage red metal desk lamp Eyeball Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Mid-century red metal desk lamp Eyeball made in Italy in the 1970s. This table lamp is completely
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Small Black Bauhaus Style Metal Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
currently has a EU-plug.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Period: 1970s
Dimensions:ø Shade: 23 cm
Category
20th Century Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
1970
s desk lamp by Henri Mathieu
By Henri Mathieu
Located in Paris, FR
1970's desk lamp in stainless steel an chromed metal. Interior of the lampshade in white lacquer
Category
Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome, Metal
Targetti Sankey Italian Desk Lamp, Orange Metal and Chrome, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
The Targetti Sankey desk lamp is a collectible example of 1970s Italian modern lighting. Designed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Red Lacquer, 1970
s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Large adjustable desk lamp in original red lacquer. 1970's.
Height: 43 cm.
Foot diameter: 20 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp,Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wood Desk Lamp,Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lindau
Lindekrantz Large Table / Desk Lamp in Metal, Zero, Sweden, 1970s
By ZERO Lighting, Lindau
Lindekrantz, Borge Lindau
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare table or desk lamp was designed by Börje Lindau and Bo Lindekrantz and produced by Zero
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970’s Desk / Table Lamp. Designed by Egon Hillebrandt for ALDA, Sweden
Located in Bern, CH
1970’s ‘Alda’ Desk / Table Lamp. Designed by Egon Hillebrandt. Adjustable with tilting and turning
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$140 Sale Price
28% Off
Postmodern Adjustable Angle Poise Desk Lamp by LUXO c 1970
s
By Luxo
Located in New York, NY
Unusual adjustable desk, or task, lamp made in Denmark by Luxo. This model features a hood shade
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Red Space Age Eyeball Wall Lamps (or Desk Lamps), 1970
s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
-converter), the lights can also be hardwired.
Additional information:
Materials: Metal
Period: 1970s
Category
20th Century Space Age Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Orange Metal Desk Lamp from 1970s
Located in Catania, CT
Great stock fund condition for this desk lamp produced in Italy during the 70s and made from
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970
s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in New York, NY
USA c, 1970's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Retro Desk Lamp in Yellow Lacquered Metal, 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish designer. Adjustable retro desk lamp in yellow lacquered metal and chrome.
1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Petite Metal Desk Lamp Retro Orange Eyeball Light 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Retro Petite Metal Desk Lamp in Bright Orange - 1970s Eyeball Design.
This vintage orange retro
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Desk Lamp, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Opalina e base nera 1970s. Usura dovuta al tempo e all'età della lampada (vedi foto).
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
$712
1970
s F. Fabbian Regency brass Desk / Table Lamp, Italy
By F. Fabbian
Located in Bern, CH
1970's F. Fabbian Brass Desk / Table Lamp. With extending brass arm and rotating lampshade for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
$556 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Bauhaus Desk Lamp with Infinity Stand and brown metal shade, Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
This listing features Bauhaus style desk lamp with infinity stand in chrome and brown cylindrical
Category
Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Brass And Metal Desk Lamp By Omi For Koch
Lowy, 1970s
By Koch
Lowy
Located in London, London
Adjustable Brass and Metal Desk Lamp by OMI for Koch & Lowy, 1970s
A refined adjustable desk lamp
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilt Metal Italian Adjustable Desk Lamp
By Reggiani
Located in Aci Castello, IT
desk.
The 1970s Mid-Century Modern gilt metal and black plastic Italian adjustable desk lamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Designer Desk Lamp in Chromed Metal by Targetti Sankey, 1970s
By Targetti Sankey
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous desk lamp with heavy cast iron base, perfect for the working desk!
Made in Italy by
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome, Metal, Iron
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "1970s Metal Desk", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
1970s Metal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s metal desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, plastic and wood, every 1970s metal desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1970s metal desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1970s metal desk made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Charles and Ray Eames, Anonima Castelli and Giancarlo Piretti each produced at least one beautiful 1970s metal desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1970s Metal Desk?
A 1970s metal desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,253, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $250,000.
Questions About 1970s Metal Desk
- What was worn in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Fashion during the 1970s included lots of T-shirts, cardigans, kimonos, graphic tees, jeans, khakis, and vintage clothes. In the mid-1970s, other fashion highlights included puffy skirts and shirts with flowy sleeves.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, sequins were indeed popular in the 1970s and could be seen on the dancefloors and discos of the time, along with other popular fabrics like velvet and satin. Sequins and hot pants were the go-to outfit of the disco-glam decade. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary sequin clothing from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- Was velvet used in the 1970s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, velvet was used in the 1970s. Fashion designers used the fabric to produce dresses, bell bottoms, flowy kimonos and other pieces. Furniture makers often used it as the upholstery on sofas and armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of pieces from the 1970s.
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Which clothing style was most popular in the discos in the 1970s is open to debate. Some of the trends of the discotheque scene included sleeveless, sequined tops paired with bell bottoms and knee-length halter dresses topped off with tall go-go boots. For men, jumpsuits and leisure suits were the favorite looks. Both men and women often wore shoes with chunky heels and thick platforms. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of 1970s vintage clothing and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The designer who became famous with her wrap dresses in the 1970s is Diane von Furstenberg. She debuted her first example in 1974. When creating the Wrap dress, von Furstenberg drew inspiration from the skirts worn by ballerinas. In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the now-iconic dress, an exhibit called Diane von Furstenberg: Journey of a Dress was held at museums in the United States and abroad. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Diane von Furstenberg apparel and accessories.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022After the success of his “Sol” series in the 1960s, Richard Anuszkiewicz began to focus on his “Centered Square” designs in the mid-1970s. He used interacting colors to change the perception of the art in the eye of the viewer. You can shop a selection of Richard Anuszkiewicz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
More Ways To Browse
Hermes Magnify
Hermes Magnifying
Herman Miller Wall Unit
Hermes Magnifying Glass
Time Zone Desk Clock
Vintage Clock West Germany
Desk Agenda
Moveis Olaio Vintage
Rolling File Cabinet
Xylon Chair
Colani Elephant
Girsberger Eurochair
L
Atelier San Paulo On Sale
West Germany Clock
Dinamarquesa Chair
Eames Salmon
Kundo World Clock
Steelcase Max Stacker Vintage