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Vintage Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver
Leather Letter Holder or Desk Organizer
By Cartier, Tiffany
Co., Buccellati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany desk accessory!
Date:
20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Sterling Silver
George Nelson "L" Shaped Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller desk with return. Laminated desk surface with walnut return storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Ico Paris Executive Desk Chair for Mobli Italiani Moderni Rome
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 for Herman Miller Executive Desk
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Sprawling executive desk with return by George Nelson for Herman Miller. In addition to the storage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Desk Art Deco, 1940, Materials: Wood and Bronze, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Desk Art Deco in Wood and Parchment Leather from France 1970
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
large amount of furniture, from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
France Desk Art Deco, 1950, France, Material: Wood Attributed to Jean Souvrain
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Jaeger LeCoultre Dunhill Desk Clock Maritime / Nautical design. 1970´s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Dunhill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
L-Shape Desk in the Style of George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Impressive Executive Desk with Return in the style of George Nelson. In addition to the beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Chapo B19 Writing Desk in Elm, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking model B19 desk designed by Pierre Chapo and manufactured in his own atelier in Gordes
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Elm
1960s Danish Rosewood Twin Pedestal Freestanding Midcentury Office Desk
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Classic Danish rosewood office desk dating from the 1960s. In fantastic original condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Paperweight Marble and Bronze Harpy
Located in London, GB
stepped specimen marble plinth, also dating from the mid-19th century.
In Greek and Roman mythology a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Signed
Labeled Salviati Venetian / Murano Art Glass Snail Paperweight Figurine
By Salviati
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Simply a terrific paperweight from one of Italy's most renowned glassmakers!
Date:
20th Century
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Hermes Anchor - Nautical - Boating Paperweight 1960´s
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
distinguished vintage desk accessory, crafted from chromed metal, from around the mid-20th century, reflecting
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
Charles
Ray Eames EA119 Executive Office Chair by Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Dronten, NL
of their shared lifetime, the couple gave their answers during trips to Europe and return visits to
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Nicos Zographos Bronze Base Swivel Chairs
By Nicos Zographos
Located in Hanover, MA
We have two of these vintage Nicos Zographos high quality executive swivel or return chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ben Seibel Bookends for Jenfred-Ware
By Ben Seibel
Located in Redding, CT
returned to New York City in 1945, enrolling at Pratt Institute with a concentration in Industrial Design
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Hans Bergstöm for ASEA
By Hans Bergström, ASEA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming vintage desk lamp designed by Hans Bergstöm for ASEA.
The design of the shade emits a
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair Mid Century Modern Walnut Dressers Chests George Nelson Herman Miller 1955
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Portland, OR
requirements of modern living", as George Nelson said, who was one of the most celebrated furniture designers
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Ingo Maurer Design GULP Chrome Tube Desk Lamp 1960s
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. H x 21 in. W x 7.5 in. diameter of the base.
Rare example of Mid-Century Modern Minimalist art and
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Modern Stools in Hardwood by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
iconic design and size will make this desk an absolute must in everyone’s mid modern century collection
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Big Art Deco Desk Lamp, 1920, Material: Bronze, German
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Florence Knoll - Art Metal Credenza with Sliding Doors
By Knoll, Florence Knoll, Art Metal Co.
Located in South Charleston, WV
cabinet style spacing. The height of the piece means it can also tuck under most desks and act as a return
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel
P32 Memory Swivel Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, circa 1958, Signed
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
This P-32 Memory Swivel armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare vintage engine turned Hermès box, France, circa 1960s.
By Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Cigar / cigarette box is a mid-century design by Ravinet d’Enfert for Hermès. A slim, rectangular box
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Rosewood and Chrome Credenza by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar, c 1970, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or home office or reception lobby. Consider this desk in a mid-century modern home, or it can work
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Chrome
Large Credenza Cabinet by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
credenza boasts storage more akin to a desk and return. This model is deep, has two tiers and can have the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Credenza by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
. Pictured with a diamond chair by Harry Bertoia and other accessories for scale. (matching executive desk
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Carl Aubock 1950s Waste Paper Basket. Black Leather and Brass. Austria 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Malmö, SE
collectible of modern designers. A rather odd duck in the world of decorative arts, he was a peculiar talent
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Carl Aubock 1950s Waste Paper Basket. Brown Leather and Brass. Austria 1950s.
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Malmö, SE
Auböck II was one of the quirkiest and most delightful and collectible of modern designers. A rather odd
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret
Senat
Chair Designed for Chandigarh
s High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
this genuine mid century example in completely original unrestored condition so prospective clients
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Horse, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Londi created a range of decorative objects in the latter half of the 20th century for the manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gucci Italy Malachite Horsebit Silver Plated Box 1970´s
By Gucci
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
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Bamboo Cane, Brown Leather and Brass Italian Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
.
Between 1972 and 1975, she designed the “Quick Change Sofa”, the “Z” line ( “Z Bar,” “Z Desk” ) and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, Robins Egg Blue Glaze
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
desk.
Martz / Marshall Studios 101
—
Jane Marshall—whose grandmother founded Marshall Studios in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Walnut
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp Pair, White Glossy Glaze
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
smaller space or desk.
Martz / Marshall Studios 101
—
Jane Marshall—whose grandmother founded Marshall
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut, Linen
Martz / Marshall Studios Lamp - Black Gloss to Matte Black Gradient Glaze
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
great on a desk, nightstand or credenza.
Condition
—
The lamp body is in great condition with a few
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—White Glaze w/ Vertical Stripes
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
, nightstand, end table, or desk.
History
—
This lamp was part of a collection of lamp bases purchased from a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamps—Green Glaze w/ Vertical Stripes
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
, nightstand, end table, or desk.
History
—
This pair of lamps was part of a collection of lamp bases
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Martz / Marshall Studios Ceramic Table Lamp—Pale Blue Glaze w/ Vertical Stipes
By Gordon
Jane Martz
Located in Portland, OR
.
This is a beautiful piece that works wonderfully on a dresser, nightstand, end table, or desk
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Jewelry Dish / Personal Cards / Keys / Phone / Coins Plate
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
1990s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Metal
Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
workplace environment.
To connoisseurs of Modernism, the mid-20th-century designs of Florence Knoll, were
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table, Origin Sweden, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
table and writing table /desk. In the 18th century, Swedish modern furnishing ideal was purely
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Pair of French Louis XV Marquetry Bombe Commodes
Located in London, GB
century. The craft was imported full-blown to France after the mid-seventeenth century, to create
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Big Art Deco table Lamp in chrome and wood, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
century to the mid-20th century.
In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Roll-Top Tambour Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in London, London
desks and performed spatial functions for a liberated modern office environment. Described as genuine
Category
Vintage 1960s American Desks
McDowell Craig Tanker Desk with Return
By Mcdowell-Craig
Located in Alhambra, CA
McDowell Craig tanker desk with return in excellent original condition. Slate Gray body and with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Rare 1950s Modular Tanker Desk with Return by Cole Steel
By General Fireproofing Company, Art Metal Co., Cole Steel
Located in Alhambra, CA
into place to form a tanker desk with return. Unique configuration with cabinet bases. Floating center
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rare Gerald McCabe Sedua Executive Desk with Removable Return
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange Crate Modern, Desk 72" W x 36" D x 29" H without and return attached 72" W x 71" D x 18.75" D
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Original Early Second Generation Eames ESU Desk with Return
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Desk features two file drawers; return features three shallow drawers beneath a single shelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Cut Steel
Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century "L" shaped executive desk is a Classic design by George Nelson for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Vintage Walnut Executive Desk with Return by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Walnut Jens Risom Executive Two Part Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid century modern walnut desk with side return designed by Jens Risom. The tops have been sanded
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Signed Vladimir Kagan Walnut Desk w/Return- Custom Made
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hudson, NY
desk surface is 72 in. long, 30 in wide, 29 in. high. Return 82 in. long, 30 in wide, 25 in. high
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Architectural rosewood executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. rosewood hand polish
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Jeanneret Teak Kneehole Desk from Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Denver, CO
(Swiss, 1896-1967)
Crafted of solid teak with a red leather top, this desk has a single drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1950
s American Boomerang Shaped Walnut and Cane Executive Desk
By The Standard Furniture Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Desk c.1950's.
It is solid walnut, with a left return and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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