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Brazilian Desk with Optional Return
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian desk with optional return.
Category

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

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk with Return in Walnut by Jens Risom, USA
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
modern design from the mid-century era has made him one of the most popular designers in the United
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern American Walnut Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern American walnut desk with a fold away return. Excellent condition.
Category

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

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
for the right hand return. One of 2 desks from Knoll we have (one right handed, the other left handed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Executive Knoll Walnut Desk with Return
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
for the Left Hand Return. One of 2 desks from Knoll we have (one right handed, the other left handed
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Arne Vodder Teak Executive Desk with Return, Denmark, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chicago, IL
Teak executive desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This is the rare 8
Category

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

Materials

Teak

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Credenza Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, executive desk with credenza return by George Nelson for Herman Miller features
Category

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

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Walnut

French Seltz Curved Writing Desk with Return in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ebénisterie Seltz, writing desk with return, solid elm, France, 1980s Situated in a small French
Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Elm

Premier George Nelson Floating Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
featuring the uncommon white-top return produced in limited numbers with matching walnut trimmed desk top. L
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Impeccable George Nelson Floating Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
" x 80" x 29.75" tall. One of 3 Herman Miller desks we have on offer. Restored and refinished signed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Monteverdi-Young Executive Boomerang Desk with Return and Guest Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Hanover, MA
” tall. Depending on your preference the return can be partially tucked under the left side of the desk
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Jules Wabbes, Executive desk in rosewood with rarely offered return
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designing had great influences on both shape and practical use. This rare desk is equipped with a return
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Executive Work Station Desk with Optional Return, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Large Mid-Century Modern executive desk in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s, bank of drawers on
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller L-Shaped Executive Desk with Return
By George Nelson
Located in Southampton, NJ
desk top. The desk portion measures: H29.5" W72" D30" See measurement section for return
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Executive Walnut Desk by Knoll with Return
By Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut desk with return in excellent vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks

Jens Risom Desk in Walnut with Optional Work Station Return, circa 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century Modern work station desk in walnut by Jens Risom, circa 1960s, with optional (removable
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful Early Florence Knoll Desk and Return for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Florence Knoll Desk model #1544 EWR with natural woven cane KC-4 kneehole modesty panel. Top drawer
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Laminate, Wood

George Nelson Custom Rosewood Desk and Return
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
. There is a discreet port beneath the desk on the left side, and above the return where cords may be run
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Tiffany Co. Polished Brass Mid-Century Modern Desk Weather Station Clock
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th century Overall Condition: It is in overall good
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
extended periods of work. Embracing the ethos of mid-century modernism, this desk return exemplifies
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk and Work Station in Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Peabody, MA
Exceptional American Mid-Century Modern executive desk in walnut, with sculptural frame, clearly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and impressive executives desk with return. This desk is from the 1960s, designed by George
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chrome Executive Desk by Steelcase
Located in Lafayette, IN
This desk is fresh from refurbishment and is in excellent overall condition. Walnut, chrome and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Early George Nelson Eog Executive Desk with Return for Herman Miller, 1950s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this absolutely stunning Mid-Century Modern desk designed by George
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch, Walnut

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Desk with Lamp and Credenza Return
By George Nelson
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Exceptional George Nelson Executive Series desk with return credenza and attached desk lamp. Lamp
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Vodder Executive Desk and Return in Brilliant Condition
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in South Charleston, WV
and commanding. Return 65" x 16.5" deep and 24.75" tall. Desk measures 80.25" wide, 35.5" deep and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo Top Executive Desk from Playboy Offices in Chicago
Located in Lafayette, IN
imposing from the front. We discovered this desk in a Mid-Western warehouse, the owner had purchased it in
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Terrazzo Top Executive Desk from Playboy Offices in Chicago
Located in Lafayette, IN
imposing from the front. We discovered this desk in a Mid-Western warehouse, the owner had purchased it in
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Terrazzo, Walnut

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk by Arne Vodder
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for Danish furniture manufacturer H.P
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Bold Rosewood Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare all-rosewood desk with return built in by Dunbar, designed by Edward Wormley. Normally
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Model 1500 Series Walnut Executive Desk by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Lafayette, IN
originally designed in 1952 by Florence Knoll for IBM. Desk features an L-shaped design with return
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jens Risom Left Hand Return Floating Desk and Wall Storage Unit
By Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
Jens Risom, Circa 1965, part of the Group 5 Series. Oak. L-shaped desk with raised return storage
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Bold All-Palisander Executive Desk and Return by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in South Charleston, WV
A rare all-rosewood desk with return built in by Dunbar, designed by Edward Wormley. Normally
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

L-Shaped Executive Desk and Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in South Charleston, WV
hole 35" wide. See pictures for measurements in detail 19 images provided. A fantastic desk and return
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern GR90 L-Shaped Executive Desk by Ray Leigh for Gordon Russell
By Gordon Russell
Located in Lafayette, IN
manufacturer Gordon Russell. Desk features the extremely rare return cabinet that gives this desk an impressive
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern L-Shaped Executive Desk by Bruce Burdick for Herman Miller
By Bruce Burdick, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
return/bookshelf (reare-mounted) - Three 3-legged base posts - Black Fiberglass Shell Desk Chair (w
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Vintage 1980s American Industrial Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Executive Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
design Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Executive armchairs 1857 design Museum of Modern Art
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Steel

Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut and Leather Top Corner Desk This desk measures: 68 wide x 34 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Desk with Retour in Walnut and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk with retour, in walnut and metal, Italy 1960s. Large desk and return. The frame is made of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish Teak L Shaped Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Mid Century Danish teak l shaped executive desk This desk measures: 70.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Terni Desk Designed By Ico Parisi For MIM Roma, 1958 Modern Italian Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in Epfach, DE
on there as a return desk. Ico Parisi is a talented Italian designer. His creation is representative
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Executive Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Ico Parisi
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your office space with this rare, mid century modern desk chair designed by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson Desk with Rare Moveable Small Desk / Typewriter / Printer Stand
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
position. This works great as a return for the desk, printer stand or stand along childs desk. These have
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Arne Vodder Rosewood Executive Desk for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Exquisite Rosewood desk and return designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Furniture in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Walnut Desk by Richard Artschwager
By Richard Artschwager
Located in Albany, NY
Walnut desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who in 1953 designed a small
Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Super Skyline Rosewood Executive Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Lafayette, IN
Spectacular 1980s vintage super skyline executive desk by Dyrlund. Desk features the rare return
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Guillerme Chambron Solid Oak Corner Desk
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron, desk in oak, France, 1960s. This desk and return, is executed in solid oak
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Geometric Machined Bronze Turner s Cube Desk Paperweight / Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a steel screw. Simply a wonderful midcentury object! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Hermès Equestrian Desk Pen / Pencils Holder, Silver-plated, Desk Accessorie
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Large Danish Rosewood Executive Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
with rosewood surface and aluminum frame, the desk features an L return on the right hand side and two
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Desk in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, corner desk in oak, France, 1960s. This desk and return, is executed in
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Rosewood Desk in the Style of Sergio Rodriguez
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
Brazilian Rosewood desk in the style of Sergio Rodriguez, Intense highly figured oiled graining
Category

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

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Patinated Solid Elm, France 1960s This patinated Pierre Chapo B19
Category

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

Materials

Elm

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Midcentury Desk/ Vanity, circa Early 1950s
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare vanity/desk by Harold Schwartz for Romweber, circa early 1950s. After WWII the US faced one
Category

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

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Executive Boomerang Desk by William H. Sullivan for Standard Furniture
By The Standard Furniture Company, Bill Sullivan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist design !This walnut executive desk features a unique boomerang-shaped left return
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Custom Executive Desk in Leather and Walnut in the Manner of Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Peabody, MA
Mid-Century custom-made executive desk in walnut with leather top and leather covered pull-out
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern desk with return available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern desk with return — often made from wood, walnut and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern desk with return, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern desk with return bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century modern desk with return over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Herman Miller and Jens Risom are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Desk With Return?

Prices for a mid century modern desk with return start at $2,195 and top out at $24,000 with the average selling for $6,900.