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Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s

$2,094 Sale Price

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Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

refers to the projects of the Mid-Century Modern era. This desk is in very good vintage condition. It

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers

$1,661 Sale Price

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Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key

$2,242 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Desk, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal

By Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal

$4,640

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

By Vald Mortensen

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.

$2,915

Rare Mid Century French Modern AR180 Desk by Alain Richard 1970s

By Alain Richard

Located in Detroit, MI

This rare & important vintage mid century French modern AR180 desk was designed by Alain Richard in

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Rare Mid Century French Modern AR180 Desk by Alain Richard 1970s

$8,900

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This side desk is a mid-20th century Brazilian furniture piece designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Desk in Solid Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

$9,900

Mid Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo in Torbjorn Afdal Style, Norway, 1960s

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This gorgeous Mid Century Modern desk was made in Norway around 1960s. It was produced by Bruksbo

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo in Torbjorn Afdal Style, Norway, 1960s

$4,521

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal

By Bruksbo

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Discover the timeless elegance of this gorgeous Mid-Century desk, handcrafted in Norway during the

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, attributed to Torbjorn Afdal

$5,354

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

By Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key

$3,187 Sale Price

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished

By Gio Ponti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully refinished Mid-Century Modern desk produced in Italy circa 1950s. Featuring black steel

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk, Style of Gio Ponti, c 1950s, Refinished

$3,650 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

combined Scandinavian and American Mid-Century Modern design to perfection in this stunning writing desk

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

$8,091

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk featuring a unique

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

$3,950

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

$4,500

1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation

Located in Praha, CZ

Features: Iconic Italian industrial workstation Mid-century modern, utilitarian design Integrated metal

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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation

$466 Sale Price

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

$3,250

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Elegant Danish mid-century desk crafted in warm teak, showcasing clean lines and a highly

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s

$1,891

Osvaldo Borsani, Mid-Century Executive Desk, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant mid-century executive desk crafted in richly toned walnut, featuring a gently curved

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Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani, Mid-Century Executive Desk, 1940s

$3,200

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960 s

Located in Deland, FL

from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to Contemporary. With literally nothing else out there like it

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Walnut

Restored Mid-Century Modern Writers Desk in Walnut with Leather Top, USA, 1960 s

$16,250

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark

$1,875 Sale Price

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Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen Søn, 1960s.

By Clausen Søn

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s. Stunning Scandinavian Mid

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen Søn, 1960s.

$2,915

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

By Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Walnut & Metal Executive Desk ✨ This exceptional mid-century executive desk is a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960s Mid Century Walnut and Metal Executive Desk styled after Knoll

$2,450

Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk in stunning rosewood/palisander veneer with stainless steel

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Large Danish Modern L-shaped Rosewood and Steel Desk with Sideboard, 1970s.

$5,889

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Edward J. Wormely for Dunbar executive desk in walnut with deeply sculpted inset rosewood drawer

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Walnut and Rosewood Executive Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$4,800

Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s

By CFC Silkeborg, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Design desk Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Danish vintage desk. A classic! This model AT-305 was

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s

$9,837

Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Braemar Mid-Back Leather Office Desk Chair

By Martin Brattrud

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Brattrud. A marriage of mid-century forms and traditional club chair design. Beautifully shaped and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Contemporary Modern Martin Brattrud Braemar Mid-Back Leather Office Desk Chair

$1,200

Hans Wegner for PJ Møbler Mid-Century Danish Solid Oak Desk with Pullout Drawers

By P.J. Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Danish (1970s) rectangular oak table desk having 4 pullout drawers with sculpted round

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Hans Wegner for PJ Møbler Mid-Century Danish Solid Oak Desk with Pullout Drawers

$18,000

Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60 s

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60 s

$1,920 Sale Price

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Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian

$4,604

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk

By Arne Vodder

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

1960s Danish modern desk in rosewood. Exceptional rosewood color and grain throughout. Clean

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk

$4,850

Mid-century Writing Desk by Mobili Castelli, Italy 1960s

By Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

drawer. A refined example of mid-century Italian craftsmanship, this 1950s writing desk combines clean

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Desks

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Wood

Mid-century Writing Desk by Mobili Castelli, Italy 1960s

$1,903

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

By Göran Strand

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk A stunning example

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk

$4,500

Teak Desk

Located in London, GB

pedestal—offering ample storage space. With a slim and functional, lockable drawer under the desk top. Each

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk

$3,229

20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Turin, Turin

," aimed at designing an entire community. Here we have a big desk with wooden frame, brass details and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

20th Century Big Desk in Wood with Cloth-Covered Top Attributed. Ico Parisi, 60s

$30,342

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Executive Desk Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This exquisite desk, so well designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s, stands as a testament to the

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Teakwood Executive Desk Table by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

$7,020

Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

influenced by the craftsmanship and clear aesthetics of Danish design from the Mid-Century Modern era. The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk

$2,327 Sale Price

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Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

GETAMA Manufacturer. The Solid Oak desk with Brass key lock with key on (1) drawer. (2) lower drawers

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Wood, Oak

Mid century Hans Wegner desk model 156 GETAMA Solid Oak

$4,800

Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler

By Domino Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Cedar Falls, IA

Danish modern teak writing desk by Domino Mobler, made in Denmark. Very nice overall condition

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk By Domino Møbler

$2,500

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Markington, GB

three drawers Desk stands on modern cabriole beech legs, which has a simplistic design, it gently

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard

$481 Sale Price

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Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Chair in Gray Leather

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Fabulous mid-century modern Eames soft pad management chair. A timeless design classic and

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Management Chair in Gray Leather

$2,800

20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani Paolo Buffa

By Osvaldo Borsani, Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

20th Century Italian Rosewood Writing Desk by Osvaldo Borsani Paolo Buffa

$27,900

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

Located in London, GB

craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create furniture of

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Late 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Vintage French Ormolu Mounted Marquetry Bureau Plat Desk 20th Century

$3,435

Italian Mid Century sculptural Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

This elegant mid-century Italian design desk was designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. The piece

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

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Brass

Italian Mid Century sculptural Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

$3,712 Sale Price

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Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very rare "Model 250" executive desk with detached rolling filing cabinets designed by Pierre

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Pierre Paulin Maple "Model 250" Executive Desk with Cabinets for Dassas, France

$24,500

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley

By Robert Heritage

Located in Leicester, GB

cabinet from the 1960s. Ideal as a compact desk or a workstation. The Mid-century modern cabinet was

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley

$962

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

marlborough legs, which were typical of mid-18th Century English furniture. Overall, this piece is

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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rare 18th Century Georgian Period Mahogany Architect Desk

$8,400 Sale Price

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Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

lockable compartments at each end, giving you even more storage space. The features that this desk offers

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen

$7,800

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Argelato, BO

This desk, designed by the visionary Silvio Cavatorta—a master of postwar modernism, heir to a

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Dressing Table by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s

$11,303

1960 s French Bureau/Secetaire Desk

Located in London, Lambeth

Excellent storage desk with 3 draws, glass top shelve and pull down table surface. Lockable unit

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Satin

1960 s French Bureau/Secetaire Desk

$2,253

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal desk. Stamped Tecno. Comprises a cabinet with three lockable drawers and storage

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

$8,805

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in bruxelles, BE

Wood and metal desk. Composed of a box with 3 lockable drawers with key and storage space, and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1960s

$8,805

French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s French architect’s desk, crafted in solid oak with a warm tone and expressive grain. The

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

French Oak Architect’s Desk with Inset Glass Top, 1950s

$6,600

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark

By Severin Hansen

Located in Watford, GB

A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark

$8,246

Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960

Located in Girona, Girona

Small desk in solid sapele with waxed finishing and original burgundy red formica, chrome bar on

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Sapele Wood

Small desk in solid sapele – France 1960

$3,331

Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Arne Holst-Christensen

Located in London, GB

A superb Danish executive desk by Arne Holst-Christensen. This was recently imported from Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Arne Holst-Christensen

$6,803

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

By Göran Strand

Located in Plainview, NY

A Mid-Century Modern desk Model A10 l masterfully crafted by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk

$4,650

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen

By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and beautifully designed vintage Swedish walnut desk by Bertil Fridhagen. This was

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Vintage Swedish Walnut Desk by Bertil Fridhagen

$2,130

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern desk with lock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A mid century modern desk with lock — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 326 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern desk with lock now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century modern desk with lock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century modern desk with lock, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century modern desk with lock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Arne Vodder produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a mid century modern desk with lock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $265 and can go as high as $58,019, while the average can fetch as much as $3,940.

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

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Iconic Furniture Makes This 1958 Midwestern Home a True Mid-Century Gem

Designer Susan Yeley turned to 1stDibs to outfit an Indiana home with standout pieces that complement its modernist style.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.