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Lane Mid Century Desk

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage classic midcentury Lane walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs, veneered wood
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Laminate, Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
$850
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Asian Modern Ming Style Burl Wood Executive Desk By Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century burl wood Asian modern desk by Lane Furniture. It has dovetail construction
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Mid-20th Century American Ming Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Chair or Dining Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Trenton, NJ
This elegant mid-century side chair embodies the era’s dedication to sculptural form and natural
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

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Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique drop-leaf desk by Lane Altavista in walnut. Refinished. Clean lines, circa 1960s. The drop
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista
Drop-Leaf Desk by Lane Altavista
H 29 in W 48 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Lane Altavista Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut Altavista desk with drop leave extension to one side, two floating drawers under the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Mid-Century Lane Altavista Desk
Mid-Century Lane Altavista Desk
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Walnut Desk. Featuring a straight line design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Oak, Walnut

Lane Acclaim Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Desk, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern desk from the acclaim line by Lane Furniture. The desk features
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Desk Chair. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane is an example of Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Formica

Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
Midcentury Walnut Desk by Lane
H 29.25 in W 46 in D 17.25 in
Mid Century MODERN Double-Sided WALNUT DESK by Lane Furniture, c. 1960 s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Desk by Lane Furniture, featuring a total of six drawers, including a
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern “Acclaim” Desk by Lane
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Writing Table by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With traditional American modern accents and lines, this simple yet striking Lane telephone table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair Mirror
By Lane Furniture
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror

Mid Century Modern walnut Desk, Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim
By Lane Acclaim, Andre Bus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Modern walnut Desk, Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim 1960s pedestal desk by Lane furniture
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
By Roland Carter, Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in New Windsor, NY
Lane Rhythm walnut desk. Featuring nicely figured and warm walnut veneers, six deep drawers, large
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
Lane Rhythm Walnut Desk
H 29 in W 48 in D 23 in
Andre Bus Designed Desk For Lane
By Andre Bus, Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern desk with classic Lane dovetailing of oak and walnut. Smooth, curved edges
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Andre Bus Designed Desk For Lane
Andre Bus Designed Desk For Lane
H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in
Mid Century Lane "Acclaim" Desk by Andre Bus
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage desk with drawers and classic mid century modern lines by Andre Bus for Lane. The piece
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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Lane Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant one-drawer writing desk in walnut with brass pulls.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Lane Writing Desk
Lane Writing Desk
H 27 in W 42 in D 15 in
Exceptional Drop-Leaf Desk - Copenhagen line by Lane in Walnut and Brass
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
A desk with space in mind and the unique ability to remain at 48" or expand to 60" with a drop-leaf
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Glam Hollywood Regency Lane Desk Vanity Pedestal Mid-Century Modern
Located in Wayne, NJ
Glam Hollywood Regency Lane Desk Vanity Pedestal Mid-Century Modern. The dimensions are 58 inches
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Desks

Chrome and Walnut Desk with Finished Back
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seek and simple mid-century desk with floating style top and polished chrome legs. Two drawers with
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Modern Lane Alta Vista Parsons Desk Console, Table, 1960s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a lovely, Parsons desk or console table, with one drawer, by Lane
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Walnut

Pair of American Mid century Modern Walnut Desk/Dining Chairs
By Lane Acclaim
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Elegant simple design walnut desk dining chairs with beautiful backrest design all original
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Lane Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk Perception Collection
By Lane Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Mid-Century Modern walnut desk from the Perception Collection by Lane Furniture features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Acclaim Desk
By Lane Acclaim
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern double pedestal desk with six hefty drawers. This stylish two-tone case
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, Walnut

Mid Century Lane Campaign Console Desk Brass Gallery Burl Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Lane Mid-Century Modern burl walnut serving or console table with brass gallery back A truly
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20th Century North American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lane Tuxedo Walnut Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern writing desk by Lane Furniture in walnut. Roll top side compartment, two drawers
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
Large Midcentury Desk by Lane
H 35 in W 54 in D 28 in
Lane Altavista Acclaim Writing Desk Walnut Dovetail Top Mid-Century Modern
By Lane Furniture, Andre Bus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut writing desk by Lane designed by Andre Bus in the Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Walnut Expanding Desk by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Executive Desk with Rosewood Sides by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large desk with five drawers, including two file size. Chrome pulls, rich walnut grain and slatted
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Lane Rosewood and Chrome Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning piece of Mid-Century Modern design; this desk from Lane Furniture company is made of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Lane Rosewood and Chrome Desk
Lane Rosewood and Chrome Desk
H 30 in W 48 in D 26.5 in
1970s Lane Brutalist Staccato Wardrobe / Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Very dramatic Brutalist Armoire that has been professionally converted into a desk with two slide
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Lane Virginia Burl Walnut Modern Writing Desk Table, Circa 1970s
By Lane Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Lane Altavista Virginia burl walnut writing desk table. Book matched top. Very good
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Burl

Desk or Vanity by Lane, Tuxedo series with chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
" tall, seat height 18.5". Hard to find and exquisite desk or vanity by Lane Tuxedo series. Depth matches
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Lane Altavista “First Edition” Tambour Door Bookcase Front Kneehole Writing Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern vintage teak and walnut kneehole writing desk from the "First Edition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk w/ Chrome Detailing by Lane, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from rosewood and set on a T-shaped chrome base. There are three front flat faced drawers and a flush lift-top hidden compartment at the back that can be used for files o...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Stunning Midcentury Rosewood Lane Compartment Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This attractive vintage modern desk features a unique pop-top storage compartment on the top and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Andre Bus for Lane Acclaim Kneehole Desk
By Andre Bus
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A dark walnut kneehole desk from the Acclaim line featuring lighter dovetail details to each end of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Restored Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Console Desk Sofa Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
this desk available anywhere. The Lane Acclaim collection has become an American Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Brutalist Lane Staccato Bookshelf / Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce Lane Furniture "Staccato" line bookshelf with drop-front desk. In very good original
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Shelves

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Wood, Walnut

Student s Desk by Lane Furniture Company
By Lane Furniture
Located in Kingston, NY
Dovetail construction distinguishes this chic MCM piece. Two 4-1/4” deep drawers and one 11” deep file drawer. Tapered legs with brass sabots. Wonderful size. Mint vintage conditi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Compact Mid Century Desk by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W48 D23 H29 KC25 Mid century two toned sculptural pull desk by Lane. Desk has been fully
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, Walnut

Compact Mid Century Desk by Lane
Compact Mid Century Desk by Lane
H 29 in W 48 in D 23 in
Lane Altavista Drop-Leaf Desk in Walnut
By Lane Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique drop leaf desk by Lane Altavista in walnut. Refinished. Clean lines. circa 1960s.Drop-leaf
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lane Compartment Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Solid rosewood Mid-Century Modern desk by Lane Furniture. There are three front side-by-side
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Lane Desk with Thonet Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Beautifully appointed desk, two drawers with additional side compartment with Thonet chair.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Lane Desk with Thonet Chair
Lane Desk with Thonet Chair
H 28.75 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Unusual Mid Century Desk by Lane, with Floating Drawer Cabinet Tile Insert
By Lane Furniture
Located in Crockett, CA
Seldom seen medium size desk manufactured by Lane of Altavista VA with a few very cool features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Midcentury Style Desk
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s Mid-Century Modern-style desk is made by Lane Furniture of Altravista, VA. The wood desk
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Midcentury Style Desk
Midcentury Style Desk
H 30 in W 50 in D 24 in

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Lane Mid Century Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lane mid century desk for your home. Each lane mid century desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are many kinds of the lane mid century desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A lane mid century desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one lane mid century desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Andre Bus and Lane Acclaim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Lane Mid Century Desk?

The average selling price for a lane mid century desk at 1stDibs is $1,798, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,600 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.