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Architectural Desk with Bookshelf, Italy, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Architectural desk with bookshelf, Italy 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950 s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of wood, metal, steel Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Coffee Grinder, 1950’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany Made of Wood, Metal,Steel The worm is no longer active Original condition.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Steel

Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
condition, wear consistent with age and use. Extremely comfortable and a classic Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Teak Model 202 Desk by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century - Vintage - Furniture Designer: Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Furniture Factory
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wall-Mounted Desk by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
desk or console exemplifies her approach to functional, sculptural design in alpine architecture. The
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Large Executive Desk with Return, Italy, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Large U-shaped executive desk with two returns and an extraordinary asymmetrical design. One
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cast Stone, Metal

gastone rinaldi desk chair
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful mid century desk chair.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Orange Enameled Desk Bell
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage enameled metal hotel bell. Vibrant orange enameled finish. Working well.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Telephone by TESLA, made in the 1980's. Made of Plastic and Metal. Beautiful decoration. Original
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani desk mod T333 for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in bari, IT
The T333 desk, designed by the famous designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, is a masterpiece of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university
By Jacques Hitier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bureau par Jacques Hitier de 1955, édité par MBO Tubauto pour la résidence universitaire de Anthony.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Desk and Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Clean Lined Rosewood Desk and Chair, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Located in San Diego, CA
Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965 A
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Oyster Burl Cabriole Leg Writing Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century rectangular writing table with oyster burl veneer and three drawers with brass
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Mid-century Typewriter Consul, 1960 s Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960's by Consul. Made of metal, plastic, chrome. With aged patina
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal, Chrome

Bbpr for Olivetti, Spazio Table, Desk, 1950s/60s
By Studio BBPR
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large 'Spazio' table or desk with a top covered in green vinyl, resting on a gray and black metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ico Parisi "Urio" Executive Desk, MIM Roma, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
crafted in a luxurious rosewood, polished steel and enameled black metal. The desk showcases stunning
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Steel, Metal

Mid-century Design Phone Tesla, 1960 s.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Tesla Manufacturer Made in Czechoslovakia Fully Functional Beautiful Decoration Good Original condition
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Standard Furniture Co. American Dark Wood Veneer Brass Executive Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Mid-Century-style dark wood veneer executive desk with an angular desktop supported by
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy
By Gastone Rinaldi, Thema Italy 1
Located in Brussel, BE
Large desk by Gastone Rinaldi for Thema Italy Wonderful wood top.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Swaged Leg Desk Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson lounge chair for Herman Miller, c.1950's, USA. The design features a beige molded plastic chair form. The chair is part of a larger collection called the “Swaged Leg Gr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Friso Kramer Style Industrial Desk Teak Formica Top by Werzalit
By Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial work desk attributed to the Friso Kramer style manufactured by Werzalit in Austria
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Textured Gold Tone Metal Frog Tape Dispenser, 1960's This vintage two piece tape dispenser is from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati Desk in Cherry
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianfranco Frattini for Cantieri Carugati, writing desk, cherry, metal, Italy, 1958 This piece of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Elegant Italian Desk Convertible into Sewing Machine
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian desk convertible into sewing machine from the 1950s. The desk through its shapes
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk in Tawi Walnut Steel
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1950. Mid-Century Modern Dunbar Desk Hardwood veneers Berne, Indiana Angular top with drop leaf
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

3 Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Desk Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your office space a mid-century spin with these classic Arne Jacobsen desk chairs by Fritz
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Maurice Calka “Boomerang” Desk by Leleu Deshays, France - 1970s
By LeLeu Deshays, Maurice Calka
Located in Renens, CH
discoloration on the desk, some light scratches on the surface. The metal drawer slides show some aging which we
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Wood, Fabric and Glass Italian 1940s Rationalist Desk
By Franco Albini
Located in Varese, Lombardia
A beautiful and rare desk in the style of Franco Albini. It is made from a wooden crossed structure
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Rare No 3605 Arne Jacobsen rosewood Desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Arne Jacobsen desk designed in 1955. Wonderful woodgrain.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Office Chair - Chrome Toned Base, Brown Upholstery.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid-century rolling office chair with a chrome toned swivel base and original brown wool
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Charlotte Perriand, circa 1950. Wood with formica, metal frame legs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
By Tesla
Located in Praha, CZ
Telephone by TESLA, in the 1980's Made of Plastic and Metal Beautiful decoration Fully Functional
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Franco Albini, center desk with dark wood drawers
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2669 Franco Albini (1905-1977) Center desk with dark wood drawers, polished steel square tube
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960 s Raymond Loewy DF 2000 Sliding Top Desk
By (after) Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Raymond Loewy DF 2000 sliding desk top with drawers for Doubinsky Freres. In good vintage
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk with Solid Oak Top and Hairpin Leggs, Merino Wool and Metal Chair, 1950 s
By Jean Prouvé, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Den Haag, NL
Desk with solid Oak top and steel hairpin legs with Merino wool and steel chair, 1950's. desk size
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Delft, NL
Platone folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli , 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Franco Albini for Poggi Model 840 Stadera Desk
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
very solid painted metal that supports the entire structure. The desk is a great piece of Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Desk by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, 1970s
By Skipper, Hans Von Klier
Located in bruxelles, BE
Leather, metal and wood desk with 3 drawers and a sideboard on wheels that can be moved wherever
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage “Surveillant” desk attributed to Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, c. 1960s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Vintage “Surveillant” desk attributed to Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, 1960s. A striking example of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Acapulco Style Rolling Office Chair, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
information: Materials: Metal, iron, casters, wheels Period: 1960s Styles: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Fontana Arte Desk Set
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Fontana Arte desk set consisting of letter knife, ink blotter and pen holder.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Daniele Calabi writing desk made in Italy 1950
By Daniele Calabi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This fantastic desk table was personally made by Daniele Calabi for his own use in 1950. It's a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Pierre Guariche-style desk in wood with X-shaped base, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pierre Guariche-style desk designed in the 1960s. Metal X-shaped base, solid wood and veneered top
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
desk and his lamp by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960 The keys are present, some scratches
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Abbondinterni executive corner desk in Mahogany and glass Italy 1970
By Abbondinterni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. Marked within the metal structure, this rare desk reflects the exceptional craftsmanship and design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960 s.
By Tijsseling
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands. Hairpin leggs. Look in my
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Red Orix Desk by Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina for Molteni
By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni C
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Italian designers who worked together in Milan during the mid-20th century. They were known for their
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage French Napoleon III Style Ebonized Lacquered Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
tapered legs Joined by a Perfect Center Turned Stretcher. Circa Mid 20th Century  Dimensions: H 23
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Cooking Glass Set, Czechoslovakia, 1960’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of glass, metal Re-polished Fully functional Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Walnut and Oak desk with x shaped legs
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great walnut and oak desk with a single draw. This great desk sits on a pair
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Ico Parisi Desk for Mim Rome from 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Luisa Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Ico Parisi desk in wood and steel including leg protectors for MIM Rome. MIM (Mobili Italiani
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Whimsical Thick Lucite Whale Lighter Mid-Century Regency Modern
By Guzzini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous thick lucite sculpted whale lighter. Add some whimsy with a touch of glam to your table top or anywhere you need a fun surprise. The lighter looks to be in good working order.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Desk Accessories

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Metal

Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely Desk by Herbert Hirche for Holzäpfel, Germany, 1960s Slight signs of use due to age
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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Mid Century Metal Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century metal desk you’re looking for. Each mid century metal desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. If you’re shopping for a mid century metal desk, we have 1829 options in-stock, while there are 29 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the mid century metal desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century metal desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century metal desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ico Parisi, Knoll and Ahrend de Cirkel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Metal Desk?

The average selling price for a mid century metal desk at 1stDibs is $1,453, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $86,164 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.