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Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk (Kontour - Model A 164 ) by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, ca
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Egon Ostergaard Style Danish Bookmatched Teak Flip Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard, H.W. Klein
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s in the style of Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made in Denmark. We've had a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish boomerang desk by Goran Strand for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960 s Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
By Ennio Fazioli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Action Desk by George Nelson Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Madrid, ES
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Folding desk designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Executive Desk in Walnut by Florence Knoll by Knoll Associates, USA, c. 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Knoll in New York, is an iconic American company that shaped Mid-Century Modern design. Based in the USA
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Uxbridge, GB
is perfectly sized for a small desk. It has lots of small details that make this piece stand out
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Flip-Top Executive Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This sophisticated Danish Mid-Century Modern flip-top executive desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen Søn, Denmark, 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
recessed locking drawers and a chrome-plated frame. Originally called a "working table" by Kjaer, the desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Gray Leather Management Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
made of metal). The desk has 5 drawers, One can be locked by key (lock is new, key is available and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Desk table Patrice Maffei for Kappa brushed steel smoked glass 1970
By Kappa, Patrice Maffei
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare brushed stainless steel desk table designed by French designer Patrice Maffei for Kappa
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960 s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
cleverly designed drop-down desk top, two large drawers (one of which includes functioning lock and key
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

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 Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By Robert Propst, George Nelson, 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

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Writing Desk by Silvio Cavatorta in Solid Walnut and Glass, Italy, 1950 s
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Uithoorn, NL
A large symmetrical desk by Silvio Cavatorta in solid walnut with on both sides 3 drawers and in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1968 Executive Desk
By Warren Platner
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Gio Ponti BNL Writing Table / Desk in Italian Walnut, Beech and Brass
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lock, all further supported by a lower stretcher. Beautifully aged, original condition with warm patina
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Dining Conference Desk Armchairs by Sitland Italy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
office estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern chrome adjustable armchairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960 s)
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Chair (1960's) Base: Solid walnut with Shepard double-wheel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Baker Furniture Campaign Walnut Leather Top Desk
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Norwood, NJ
This exceptional campaign-style desk by Baker Furniture "Milling Road Collection", showcases the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian desk in a beautiful caramel wood. Four pull-out drawers flank each side of the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hudson, NY
-20th century Brazil. The Tenreiro-designed desk, shown here, is made in solid wood and Brazilian
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Jacques Quinet, Desk, Cherrywood, Brass, France, 1960
By Jacques Quinet
Located in High Point, NC
A special-order cherrywood and brass desk designed and produced by Jacques Quinet, c. 1960
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Teak Desk Manufactured by Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
rising on chrome legs. Desk has been professionally refinished. A lock with key is present and the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Gianni Moscatelli Desk for Formanova, 1979 Italy
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are lockable. Visitor side of desk features two open cubby holes for books or art. Thick slab desktop
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Ejgil Petersen EP401 Executive Writing Desk. Lockable drawers with original key. Three pull
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk 207 for Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, circa
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Writing Table Desk in Teak PP 305 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Modern / Mid-Century A masterpiece of Scandinavian design, this Wegner desk stands out for its refined
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New Windsor, NY
served as a muse for his mid-century furniture designs. Today Gillon ranks among the most interesting
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Scandinavian Rosewood Secretary Desk by Brode Blindheim for Sykkylven
By Brode Blindheim
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The desk also has a fully functional locking mechanism with the original key, adding both security and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Vodder Desk in Rosewood for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
tapered legs highlight the high craftsmanship of Danish mid-century design. A timeless and functional
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

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

Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Desk Model 68 c. 1960 s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Emeryville, CA
The desk features a cleverly designed drop-down writing surface, two spacious lower drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Guariche desk in teak and lacquered steel, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in LYON, FR
Let yourself be seduced by this emblematic desk by Pierre Guariche, a centerpiece of the 60s. With
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Jasper Seating Co., Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Steel

Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Victorian Polished Leather Document Box With Leather Lining Stamped GMC
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Base Fitted With Hill Cozens 5 Lever Brass Lock Stamped G M C The Medical Act 1858 established
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Modern Knoll Open Up Black Leather Ergonomic Chair Designed by Mathias Seiler
By Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The open up chair is a fully adjustable ergonomic office task chair, feature a sleek modern look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paillard-Bolex L8 Mechanical Wind-Up 8mm Camera With Yvar 12.5mm F2.8 Fixed Lens
Located in Reading, Berkshire
BUTTON: provides for the making of continuous exposures by finger-tip release or by locking it in running
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Cordova, SC
the two. This desk/cabinet combo can also easily be place on another piece of furniture or a low
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Aluminum Group Office Chair in Black Leather (Multiple Available)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wilton, CT
locking capability. They are designed with ergonomics in mind and are very comfortable chairs. Original
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Office Chair Thin Pad Aluminum Group
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
manual adjustable height and backrest tilt with locking capability. Original Herman Miller tag on
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table, by
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

MCM Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Chair in Hunter Brown Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Eames aluminum group management chair. A timeless design
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Herman Miller Equa Executive Office Chair in Black Leather.
By Herman Miller
Located in Tarrytown, NY
adjustment and spring resistance tilt adjustment/lock. Arm rests are not adjustable.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Cute Munich Child on Barrel Metal Money Box Piggy Bank, Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
key, probably with lost in the last 100 years or never had one (can be possible because the lock looks
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.
Located in Praha, CZ
defects that are associated with the age of use,cannot be locked,there is no key. Re-polished The
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Fabulous Grosfeld House Style Splayed Legs Bar Desk Cabinet Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Pemberton, NJ
bottom cabinet can be locked with the original key included. This piece measures 43.5" T x 54" L x 18" D.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk that opens to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Swedish Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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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

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.