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Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk, James Mont Style
Located in Bradenton, FL
Mid-20th Century Faux Bamboo Black Lacquered Writing Desk in the style of James Mont, circa 1950's
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks

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Wood

Restored Post-War Hawaiian Koa Wood Desk W/ Rattan Border
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stacked Koa Wood secretary desk with Koa Wood top and rattan accents, center drawer with four
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan

France Desk Style: Biedermeier, 1847
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1960. Votre maison : a style, a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Faux Leather, Oak

American Midcentury Burlwood Hand Carved Ashtray
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful piece of hand carved burlwood ashtray with a removable top to keep the fumes inside natural wear due to age.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Wood

KETCH Floating desk 36" with shelves - Handcrafted by Le Tenon la Mortaise
By Le Tenon la Mortaise
Located in Saint-André-de-Kamouraska, CA
-nonsense approach of modern Scandinavian furniture, this desk has been designed to adapt to current
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2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Solid Carved Walnut Wood Pen Brush Stand, American Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage hand carved pen, pensil, or brush holder features Soft, fluid Mid Century Modern form in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Walnut

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

DANISH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 223 HARDWOOD LEATHER DESK ARMCHAiR
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
period mid-century Brazilian Rosewood which is now an endangered species and can no long be harvested
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Hardwood

Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, oak desk, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970. Votre maison : a style, a
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Faux Leather

Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather chair with aluminum base and wheels. Stamped Herman Miller under the seat. The chair turns on itself and reclines. Seat height: 52 cm. Wear due to time and age. For shipping...
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Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk...

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Aluminum

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wooden Wedge Top Pedestal Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century wooden pedestal desk with four drawers with wooden drawer pulls, a shelf on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Desk Arts and Crafts , 1890, England
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Office Desk in Walnut Stainless Steel Frame by Bodil Kjaer 1959 for Karakter
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles. The Office Unit series was
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, rare desk, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1950/1960. Votre maison : a style
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Faux Leather

Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
available in ebonized oak, white oak, solid walnut, maple, ash and other continental American species. The
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Brass, Copper

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American clipper ship-shaped table/mantel clock with a shaped wooden body, shaped metal
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Industrial Midcentury Desk by Raymond Loewy for Brunswick
By Raymond Loewy, Brunswick Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic industrial midcentury desk by renowned French designer Raymond Loewy for Brunswick of
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

American Mid-Century Brushed Brass Cantilevered Desk Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brushed brass desk lamp with a rectangular brass base anchoring a cantilevered
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brass

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture Co. Minimalist Walnut and Chrome Desk
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century minimalist "gallerist" desk with a rectangular walnut top containing a drawer
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Chrome

Deco Birch Desk by Saarinen for Johnson, 1940 s
By Johnson Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eliel Saarinen for Johnson desk circa 1948. This rare example executed in birch has three drawers
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Wood and Brass Tube Writing Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
"American Mid-Century writing desk with a rectangular top with a wooden frame and deep brown
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Hugh Acton Chrome and Rosewood Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in San Diego, CA
Quietly radical and unmistakably Mid-Century, this Hugh Acton executive desk pairs luminous
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Co. Rosewood and Mahogany Roll Top Desk
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rosewood and mahogany desk with two tambour roll top outer sections with brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1940, Made in Italy
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Desk in Wood, 1900, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

France Desk Art Deco, 1920, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk in Wood Italian, 1950
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Amazing Desk Art Deco 1930 France Wood Zebrano
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Ebony, Zebra Wood

Mid-Century Jefferson Golden View Electric Brass, Glass Walnut Mystery Clock
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in New York, NY
This innovative Mid-Century Modernist "Golden View" electric mystery clock by the Jefferson
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

1940s Traditional style Writing Desk w/ Hermes Orange Leather Top
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Traditional style Writing Desk with Hermes Leather Top. Beautifully carved with 4 spacious
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Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Desk Art Deco in Wood from France 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
It was exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Desk Year 1920
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Milo Baughman Architectural Desk Chair in Polished Chrome 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Desk chair with sculptural polished chrome frame upholstered in black leather by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Circa 1780-1800 George III Slant Front Bureau or Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Stuart Kern " America " Leather Memo Pad Holder circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Stuart Kern " America " Leather Memo Pad / Notepad Holder. circa 1980
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Brass

France Desk Art Deco, 1930, Material: Carved Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Style: Art Deco, 1930, France, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. Walnut Semi-Oval Top Desk
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a top squared on the left over a set of four drawers in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Walnut

Studio Craft Teak Desk by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft desk by American artist Richard Artschwager, c.1950s, USA. The desk features a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

50° Desk Italian, Material, Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

50° Desk in Wood Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
clientele demanded a large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

French Desk with Horses in Wood, 1920, Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Bone

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Amorphous Kidney Paldao Desk..Art Deco/Modernist
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Buffalo, NY
Important American desk manufactured by Herman Miller, a kidney shaped desk designed by Gilbert
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty , 1900, France, Wood
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Black Lacquered Sculptural Desk with a geometric form of 3 drawers opposite an
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Lacquer

Mid Century Modern Desk Chair by Thonet Circa American 1950’s
By Thonet
Located in Bernville, PA
Beautiful and simple Mid Century Modern desk chair manufactured by Thonet Industries. With very
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Suede, Maple

Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park
By Westwood Industries
Located in Lafayette, IN
Yellowstone National Park Concessions District inventory tags! With the perfect mix of Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Iron

Live Edge Monkey Pod 3.5 Solid Slab Desk with Chrome Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft monkey pod desk with chrome base Stunning 3.5 solid kiln-dried monkey pod slab with chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with our Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk. This iconic piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk in Wood, 1920, Sign: Made in France 7382
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Desks in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Desk, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Desk Art Deco in Wood, 1930, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

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American Mid Century Modern Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the American mid century modern desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and walnut, every American mid century modern desk was constructed with great care. There are 229 variations of the antique or vintage American mid century modern desk you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer American mid century modern desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An American mid century modern desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one American mid century modern desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, American of Martinsville and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an American Mid Century Modern Desk?

The average selling price for an American mid century modern desk at 1stDibs is $2,499, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.