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Italian Design Desk by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi or a office set
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Oirlo, LI
This modern Italian desk, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi in 1979, exemplifies the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Glass

Fine French 1950 s Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Rosewood Rolltop Desk/Cabinet, Model 804, by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Argelato, BO
when the concealed leather-covered top is pulled forward.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

High Style George Washington Double End Desk by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
features a leather-topped writing surface embossed with gold leaf. There are three pull-out drawers along
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
By Daciano da Costa, Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Lisboa, PT
. The desk features a wood-effect Formica top supported by twin drawer pedestals, forming a balanced and
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet 2 Available
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

SMALL BAMBOO WOOD THREE DRAWER OFFICE DESK IDEAL FOR CHiLDRENS ROOMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
price. A very good looking, nicely proportioned desk, I don't come across many that have all wood top
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Exceptional John Vesey Stainless Steel and Bronze Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frieze storage drawers and the top is inset with leather, both trimmed with gilt bronze detailing
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze, Stainless Steel

Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy, 1955
By Silvio Berrone
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Desk By Silvio Berrone from the Bialetti building, Omegna, Italy 1955 This writing desk is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Glass, Wood

Exectutive Desk by Osvado Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Almelo, NL
elegant design language that characterizes mid-century modern Italian furniture. Borsani, known for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Order Executive Desk and Wall Mounted Cabinet by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

Writing Desk Model 804 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy, 1963
By Gian Franco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant roll-top writing desk, model 804, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in 1963
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier São Paulo 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
, representing the pinnacle of Brazilian mid-century modern design. This is the slightly larger and highly sought
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

"Etudient" Oak Desk by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
a solid oak construction, faux leather top, three drawers with cut-out handles, and a single angular
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Very Large Burr Yew Wood Contempory Designer Office Desk Lovely Timber Patina
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very large vintage burr yew wood library desk writing table This
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Yew

Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive Super Skyline Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, meaning the desk and its pedestal. Made of rosewood throughout, with bookmatched grain in the top, the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Under the sloped top is a storage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
. Featuring a newly upholstered Italian leather hide top this iconic desk has recently undergone an extensive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Writing Desk in Wood and Glass with Armchair
Located in Milano, IT
the 1920s/30s. The vintage writing desk is very rare and distinctive. The top is made entirely of
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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Pigeon Hole desk, 1957
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
slab and tapered legs for balance. The leather top was replaced later, but the wood retains its
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Teak

Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Aniline top-grade cow leather. Dimensions 25" W x 29" D x 35" H Seat: 19" H x 19" D Arm: 25" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...

Materials

Metal

Rosewood and Mahogany Receptionist Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk in a mid-century modern home, or it can work great in other styles such as post-modern
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Leon Jallot desk in macassar ebony
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco desk designed by Leon Jallot, circa 1925, in macassar ebony with sculpted
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Macassar

Sculptural 1970s Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Steel and Marble Desk
By Leon Rosen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
with a wide chromed steel frame and verde green marble-top. Magnificent in person this desk is sure to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Ico Parisi Desk Produced at Capiago Intimiano Italy by Fratelli Rizzi
By Fratelli Rizzi
Located in New York, NY
: Good. excellent Creation Date: 1959 Styles / Movements: Modern, Arts & Crafts, Mid Century Book
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20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD UNiQUE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
matches green leather topped office desks well Dimensions Height:- 85cm adjustable Width:- 58cm Depth
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

VITRA EAMES EA217 SOFTPAD LEATHER CAPTAINS DIRECTORS OFFICE CHAiR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad Captains or Directors chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

19th Century Hampton Sons Chinese Chippendale Cylinder Desk
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely gorgeous mid-late 19th century British Chinese Chippendale style cylinder
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Action Office Writing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Black on Black Soft Pad Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and patina throughout. Scuffs, scratches and markings to leather and to frames. The top lifts off of
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Keilhauer Elite 597 Black Leather Executive Office Armchair
By Keilhauer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Modern executive office desk swivel armchair made by Keilhauer. Model number 597-5 finished in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gianfranco Frattini Hardwood Writing Desk for Bernini, 1961
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Writing desk model 807 designed in 1961 by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy. Tambour top that
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Figured Walnut Desk, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
sized open recessed shelving , ideal for books. The top of the desk has a leather insert. The desk
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage French Empire Style Partners Desk by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Westfield, MA
from any angle. The top is leather-inset and gold-tooled, offering both a refined writing surface and a
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Mid-20th Century American Empire Desks

Materials

Ormolu

Travel Lap Desk Walnut 19th C. on Stand as Side Table Decorative Gift Antique LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beverly hills, Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Mid 19th century gilt tooled leather, opening to the wells
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Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Vintage Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome and Leather Top This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Rosewood

VITRA EAMES EA 217 / 219 SOFT PAD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL OFFICE CHAiR
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Vitra Eames Black Leather sofa pad captains chair which is model number EA217/219 RRP £4,045
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Wooden Secretary Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant mahogany wood desk with aluminum inserts designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

9 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Alessandro for Baker, circa 1980
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Wichita, KS
bone finish with an inset cream leather top. It has a substantial rectangular tabletop with sculptural
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

George Nelson Associates for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1946
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson & Associates for Herman Miller Home Office desk, 1946, model 4658 Desk features flip
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather hardwood framed Executive
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

William Hands Orion Sofa Tan Brown Leather Office Captains Armchair
By William Hands
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather has all been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished from top to bottom. The chairs
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd Allister
By Boyd Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Luxor
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

LOVELY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WiNGBACK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Wingback Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the delivery fee listed
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Vintage 1980s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Tufted Leather Armchairs by B.L. Marble
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic suite if four tufted leather tub chairs. y noted furniture maker B. L. Marble. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Surprising office chair from the 1970s solid wood and leather a real UFO !
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
1970s office chair in solid pine and leather. No information available on this “UFO” (Unidentified
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Pine

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group black leather swivel tilt executive chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Eames for Herman Miller . This chair is stamped 1992 . Soft black leather upholstery supported on
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table Desk Conference Table, Leather, Chrome
By Nienkamper, Richard Schultz
Located in Miami, FL
Great leather top table with chrome base. Leather has a green brown color with a rich patina
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Chrome

Eames EA108 Armchair by ICF 1 of 4 MCM 1970s Swivel Red Leather Chrome Aluminium
By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Milano 1
Located in London, GB
in excellent condition. Designed by Mid Century giants Charles & Ray Eames in 1958, this wonderful
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New Windsor, NY
drawers are flush right of the user. High and wide enough from the desk top for loads of legroom. Circa
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

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Mid Century Modern Desk Leather Top For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern desk leather top for your home. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every mid century modern desk leather top was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern desk leather top, we have 79 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk leather top — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mid century modern desk leather top bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern desk leather top over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk Leather Top?

A mid century modern desk leather top can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

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.