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

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Metal

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare midcentury red "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel, France, c. 1955
By Raphael Raffel
Located in New York City, NY
Solid Oak Desk by Raphael Raffel for Maison Internationale Paris, France, c. 1955. This elegant
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bookends Made with metal.   
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Warren Platner writing desk leather and oak Knoll United States 1970
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
ensuring superb stability. The sleek metal base enhances the desk’s clean silhouette, making it ideal for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in São Paulo, SP
Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture. Measuring 2.02 meters in width
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

20th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table, Desk Set with a Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian freestanding writing table, desk set with two drawers and a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Typewriter Olympia-Plana, Germany, 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Typewriter by Olympia-Plana, manufactured in the 1940's, in Germany Made of metal and plastic
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Vintage 1940s German Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

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Metal

Willy Van Der Meeren Desk by Tubax Belgium 1955
By Tubax, Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
typical fifties Industrial desk has a very nice Industrial look with the black metal folded v structure
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Single Desk by Willy Van Der Meeren for Tubax
By Willy Van Der Meeren, Tubax
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This single desk was designed by Willy Van Der Meeren in the early 1950s and manufactured by Tubax
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Color: Blue Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare midcentury blue "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

A.R. Cordemeyer for Gispen "3803" Desk or Vanity with Linoleum Top
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century gray enameled desk or vanity designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for famed Dutch manufacturer
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Bureau vintage en verre fumé et métal chromé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
tréteaux en métal chromé tubulaire fin, très bon état général avec quelques marques et rayures d’usage sur
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Free form and Largest desk by Georges Frydman for EFA
By EFA, Georges Frydman
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Grand bureau de forme libre par Georges Frydman pour EFA,
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Architects Office Chair by Jørgen Rasmussen, 1960s
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Additional information: Materials: Metal, Wood Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Denmark Design
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Burl Wood and Black Lacquer Desk by Oscar Dell Arredamento
By Miniforms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this exquisite vintage desk, a stunning creation by Oscar Dell'Arredamento for Miniforms
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely white "Platone" folding desk. Designed by the visionary 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

George Nelson for Herman Miller Action Office 1 Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early George Nelson Action Office 1 desk in original condition with minor wear. George Nelson for
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
original and unique armchair. The armchair has undergone a thorough renovation: - metal elements have
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1970s Dior Home Style Mid-Century Modern Fake Tortoise Lucite Smoking Set
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
condition, small signs of use and age visible on the photos. The set incorporates characteristics of mid
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bureau vintage en bois de noyer et métal chromé des années 70
Located in BESANÇON, FR
rectangulaire en bois de noyer, piétement en métal chromé tubulaire, peut être utilisé au centre d’une pièce
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Cognac Leather Desk by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Italy, 1970s
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Antwerp, BE
This desk is a stunning creation by the visionary Italian designer Guido Faleschini for I4 Mariani
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom Single Pedestal Student Desk
By Raymond Loewy, The Hill-Rom Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s single pedestal desk by Raymond Loewy for Hill-Rom composed of a walnut and brushed metal
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany.
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Landgraaf, NL
JK 204 desk by Jorgen Kastholm for kill international, 1960s Germany. Large and heavy desk made
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Black Leather Knoll Desk Chair designed by Charles Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic black leather desk chair by Charles Pollock and manufactured by Knoll. Executed in black
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome, Metal

Rare Desk Set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, circa 1960
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare desk set by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis, including a desk, a storage unit, an office chair, a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Petite Jack / Jax Bookend Made Metal
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this sculptural Jack made in metal.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair Chrome and Green Vinyl.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Office Chair with Olive Green Vinyl Seat Cushioning, Chrome Toned Legs and Back. No makers Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 28 W ; 20 D ...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Mid-20h Century Golden Brass and Leather Letter Opener/Knife by Hermès, France
By Hermès
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20h century golden brass and leather letter opener/knife by the luxury design house Hermès
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Letter Openers

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Rare Mauser B65 desk after Marcel Breuer, Bauhaus tubular steel tube, Germany
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
context of mid-century industrial production. The design is defined by its clear architectural structure
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Gispen Industrial "7804" Desk with Blue Drawer Fronts and Linoleum Writing Top
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen industrial desk with blue drawers, blue linoleum top and grey enameled metal frame. Part of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola and Guido Drocco, Italy, 1970s
By Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Desk by Roberto Gabetti, Aimaro Isola and Guido Drocco, Italy, 1970s. Manufactured by Arbo. Limited
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Hardwood and Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit with Five Drawers Gilded Handles
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Impressive Hardwood & Reclaimed Timber Desk Befit With Five Drawers & Gilded Handles. The
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Midcentury Perforated Metal Letter Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Petite black enameled letter holder, circa 1950s, simple design in original finish great decorative piece.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Metal

1950s Vintage French Green Office Chair Prouvé Style Mid Century Industrial
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Chula Vista, CA
seat. Original green finish on metal. Unrestored original condition. Seat has some damage at front
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Gianfranco Frattini desk for Cantieri Carugati in cherry wood, Italy 1958
By Gianfranco Frattini, Franco Bettonica, Cantieri Carugati, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
Gianfranco Frattini, rare desk with wooden structure and supports and nickel-plated metal handles
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Venetian Style Distressed Paint Decorated Secretary Desk C. 1950 s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
century Venetian secretary desk is perfect for a range of settings—from a cozy reading nook or a romantic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Paul McCobb for Winchendon Maple Double Pedestal Desk
By Paul McCobb
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century (circa 1950) maple double pedestal desk with vintage finish and solid brass
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Brass

Founders Furniture Co. Rectangular Walnut and Bronze Desk
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century desk with a rectangular walnut top containing four drawers with bronze
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal, Bronze

Arco Series Typing Desk by BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis 60s, 70s
By Olivetti
Located in Padova, IT
Desk designed in the 1960s by Studio BBPR for Olivetti Synthesis. The desk is complete with a five
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Luxor Swiss 8-Day Movement Bronze Table Clock with Marine Motif
By Luxor
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Modern Luxor Swiss 8-day movement bronze table clock with marine motif By: Luxor
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
By Bertha Schaefer, M. Singer Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Manual Alarm Clock from Jerger, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Manual Alarm Clock from Jerger, Germany, 1960s , in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Early 20th Century Luxor Swiss Bronze Desk / Table Clock with 8-Day Movement
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An exceptional early 20th century gilt-bronze desk or table clock by Luxor of Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze, Copper

Piero Fornasetti Red Strumenti Musicali Music Metal Bookends
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
"Musical Opulence": Fornasetti "Strumenti Musicali" Red & Gold Metal Bookends Circa 1960 A
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock 1952 model (very rare) 8-day winding Mid-century style Swiss origin
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Design Letter Holder Metal Scoubidou 1950s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Nice vintage letter holder from the 50s, made of bent wire metal with scoubidou holders, Fifties
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Desk Sets

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Metal

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Industrial 7900 series Economy desk by André Cordemeyer for Gispen, 1960 s
By Ontwerpbureau N.V. Gispen, A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Steenwijk, NL
is part of the 7900 series. The desk has a metal base with high tapered leggs, 2 drawers with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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

Materials

Metal

Tomado Modernist Desk Office Paper Waste Basket, circa 1960
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a rare functional mid-century modern desk accessory or office waste-basket designed by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

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.