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

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Aluminum

Danish Vintage Rosewood FM60 Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage rosewood desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s. The classic and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Osvaldo Borsani ‘T95’ Executive Desk for Tecno, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hellouw, NL
A synthesis of rationalist design and functional elegance; the T95 desk by Osvaldo Borsani captures
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

French 1930s Burr Walnut and Zebrano Wood Desk
Located in London, GB
be locked, the original keys and mechanisms are in good working order. This desk is in great
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut, Zebra Wood

Expertly Restored - Executive Teak Desk with Bookcase by Erik Brouer
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant modern executive desk designed by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik in Denmark circa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Boomerang Writing Desk for Dansk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern writing desk in teak designed by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk circa 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Dutch President Desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
moulded acrylic drawer pulls. The desk includes a key and central locking system, to lock all drawers at
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Kai Kristiansen model FM60 teak desk Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
great masters of Danish design of the mid-century. This well-crafted symmetric desk is made of beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen FM60 desk in teak Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark 1958
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
great masters of Danish design of the mid-century. This well-crafted symmetric desk is made of beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and forward with open library shelves and one door lockable cabinet. The desk is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Erik Brouer Symmetric Desk in Rosewood Brouer Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
By Erik Brouer, Brouer Mobel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
. The front features two drawer modules with three drawers each including original key to lock. The desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Solid Teak Desk by Svend and Madsen Danish, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
teak and veneer, this desk is composed of independent drawers locking with key (supplied). Desk with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Louis Philippe Period French Bureau Plat Writing Desk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Europe, Asia, and the Middle East and ranging in date and style from Baroque to Mid-Century Modern. In
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Modernist Rosewood Black Lacquer Desk manner or DUNBAR / Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Rosewood and Lacquered Desk,, Beautiful richly grained rosewood,Very Unusual design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Rosewood

4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen Son
By E. Pedersen Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
His stunning and very rare desk, originally called a 'working table' by it's designer when she
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi et Figli, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very rare executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. Its structure is characterized
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Floating Executive Desk, Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmar, 1960 s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Deland, FL
). Characterized by quintessential Mid-Century Danish design, this desk features clean, straight lines complemented
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk Model 223 Sibast, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best designers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Rosewood Executive Desk by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
By Dassi Lissone, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This stunning and impressive Italian executive desk is one of the masterpieces of the Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Rosewood Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Mahogany Desk and Bookcase by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
mahogany veneer, finished with brass details. The side compartments of the Desk are lockable and opening
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Ico Parisi Terni Executive Desk Rosewood Mim Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Luisa Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
sided drawer unit with lock and a two shallow drawers to the underside of the desk top. The original key
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

1950s Danish Campaign Writing Desk In Mahogany Leather By Svend Langkilde
By Svend Langkilde
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An elegant 1950s Danish writing desk by Svend Langkilde for Langkilde Møbler, in mahogany, brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Small Schoolroom Style Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A small, Mid-Century Modern desk with three drawers, all of which have square wooden drawer pulls
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Italian Midcentury Walnut Executive Desk Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Extraordinary executive desk designed in the 1950s and attributed to the famous Italian architect
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Teak Curved Top Desk with Bookcase Cabinet Front by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moretti, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
side features bookcase storage, stunning design Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk with plenty of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return Teak Sibast, Denmark, 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic executive desk with return from the “200 series” designed by Arne Vodder; one of the best
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wood

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

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Walnut

Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
This vintage desk is a Design by Svend Aage Madsen, and made by HP Hansen and is made of teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Danish desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Teak and Steel Desk by Robin Day for Hille
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage teak and steel desk by Robin Day for Hille. This was part
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Drop-Leaf Desk with Its Seat and Visitor’s Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare drop-leaf desk with black leather-covered letter holder accompanied by its seat and visitor's
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Italian Mid Century Upholstered Office Chair in Original Brown Leather, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century upholstered office chair in original brown leather, 1970s Office chair with
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Desk in Oak for Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and timeless desk, model AT-305, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 and crafted by Andreas
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vintage Desk Attr. to Melchiorre Bega in Wood and Brass, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Milano, IT
Italian desk is completely made of wood, it is composed of eight pull-out drawers with brass lock, its
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Midcentury Teak Console Writing Desk in the Manner of Florence Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
This simple and stylish midcentury console writing desk has many features in common with both
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan
Located in Rome, IT
history, ideally suited for collectors who appreciate mid-century design and pieces with a story. It
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Executive Desk JK212 by Jørgen Kastholm with complimentary leather chair
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Bespoke 1969 executive desk, model JK 212, by Jørgen Kastholm with complimentary chair An
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Italian Midcentury Mahogany Executive Desk by La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing and unique design for this Italian executive Desk of the 1950s, attributed to La Permanente
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Freestanding Early 1961 Peter Løvig Danish Teak Executive Desk - Early model
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in London, Park Royal
An exceptional early production model of Peter Løvig Nielsen’s iconic Danish teak executive desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century White Leather Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
locking capability. Original Herman Miller tags on underside of chairs produced 2008 - 50 Year Anniversary
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

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Aluminum, Steel

Etienne Ferminger Single Drawer Nickel Chromed Steel and Aluminum French Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
French 1970s nickel chromed steel and aluminium desk with smoked glass top. Single locking
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Mid Century Brown Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt with locking capability. Original Herman Miller tag on underside of chair. An iconic and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group White Leather Management Chair
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

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Aluminum, Steel

Architectural Desk In Mahogany And Relief Textured Leather, Italy 1960 s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This astonishing desk from the 1960s defies the conventions of design and provides a dazzling
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany, Glass

Mid Century Black Leather Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
backrest tilt with locking capability. Original Herman Miller tag on underside of chair. An iconic and
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Handsome Midcentury Danish Desk
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury Danish desk with locking drawers, sliding tambour side doors and unique
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

A Severin Hansen, Rosewood Writing Desk, for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri Denmark 1950 s
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
A very Iconic and elegant writing desk, embracing all the simplicity in design which make for it's
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Gianfranco Frattini Rosewood Desk
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chicago, IL
of desk top. Each solid rosewood pull has a lock cylinder flush not taking from design. Multiple keys
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Midcentury Rosewood Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
condition. The rich, deep color of the rosewood compliments the mid-century style in this desk with locking
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak desk, 1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish freestanding writing desk in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Six-Drawer Teak Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
. Perfect for modern or mid-century-inspired interiors, it brings warmth, character, and sophistication to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Executive Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
organising files. To to the back of the desk there is a lockable compartment. A practical and stylish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Restored Peter Lovig for Hedensted Danish Teak Desk with Bookcase Front
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak desk designed by Peter Lovig for Hedensted. This Scandinavian marvel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Bodil Kjaer Desk, Certified Rio Rosewood, Table, 1959 E. Pedersen Søn Denmark
By E. Pederson, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Munster, NRW
the time of purchase. This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Mid Century Modern Desk With Lock For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk With Lock?

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.