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Abbondinterni executive corner desk in Mahogany and glass Italy 1970
By Abbondinterni
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This stunning executive corner desk was designed and produced by Abbondinterni in Milan, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Excellent Rosewood Roll Top Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic roll top desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with leather footrest. This stately executive
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Danish Executive Desk with Tambour Door
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish executive desk in richly grained Rio rosewood, made in the 1950s or 1960s. The front
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Freestanding Executive Desk by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form, 1960s
By Oswald Vermaercke, V-Form
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Oswald Vermaercke for V-Form in Belgium round 1960. Made of teak
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Rosewood Executive Desk on Metal Base Denmark 1960 s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful large Danish modern executive desk with metal base made probably around the late 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The stunning Danish modern executive teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning Danish modern executive desk, meticulously designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Dublin 8, IE
An impressive executive desk designed by Edward Axel Roffman in the 1970s, exemplifying his
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Charles Pollock Leather Executive Desk Chair in Brown
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
executive desk chair has a swivel base with adjustable height. Swivel base with all wheels in working
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your workspace with our Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk. This iconic piece
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Executive Desk in Exotic Wood with Sculptural Pedestals, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1970s. Crafted in richly
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Modernist Patchwork Burl Executive Desk By Paul Evans Cityscape For Directional
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive modernist executive desk, model number PE 400, designed by Paul Evans circa 1975
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Large Varnished Wood Executive Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Large Varnished wood executive desk, in the style of Florence Knoll.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Jacaranda Executive Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier São Paulo 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
, representing the pinnacle of Brazilian mid-century modern design. This is the slightly larger and highly sought
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
A masterpiece of mid-century modern design, this exquisite writing desk is crafted from solid teak
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive Super Skyline Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Copenhagen, Denmark by Dyrlund in the 1970s, this desk was once the crown
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in rosewood labeled 6 drawers
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in São Paulo, SP
Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture. Measuring 2.02 meters in width
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Sligh Furniture Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk. Measures 55" in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Daciano da Costa Modernist Orange Steel Formica Executive Desk Portugal 1970
By Daciano da Costa, Metalurgica da Longra
Located in Lisboa, PT
This striking executive desk was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra and is
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Vintage 1970s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Plastic

Executive Monumental Rosewood with Polished Steel Platner Insp. Desk with, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk with rosewood top. The wood is in excellent condition. The bases are made
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 61.5″ wide x 43.25″ deep x 29.5″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno ‘T96’ Executive Corner Desk in Black Lacquered Wood
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, executive desk, model ‘T96’, lacquered wood, steel, chromed metal, Italy
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Metal

Unique 1940s Executive Walnut Cowhide - Greek Key Nail Head Leather Top Desk
By Andrew Szoeke, James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
One of a kind circa 1940s, custom large scale executive desk, with leather top, studded brass tack
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cowhide, Leather, Wood

1950 s Mid-Century Modernist Floating Top Curved Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
angles, scaled to fit into many different settings, the desk's finished back allows it to work mid-room
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood and Macassar Ebony Executive Desk by Henredon
By Milo Baughman, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style executive writing desk In the manner of Milo
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Macassar, Burl

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

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen Søn, Denmark, 1959
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen Søn
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic freestanding executive desk designed by architect and professor Bodil Kjær. Model 901
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of Richard Sapper for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs
By Richard Sapper
Located in Beirut, LB
A set of two executive office chairs designed by Richard Sapper and made by Knoll. Five star
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Executive Desk by C. Gaillard H. Lesetre for TFM, France, circa 1965
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Firmly structured executive desk by Claude Gaillard and Henri Lesetre for T.F.M. The desk has a
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL DiRECTORS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office chair in hand dyed aged brown
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

RESTORED MID CENTURY DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE SWIVEL CAPTAiNS CHAIR BROWN LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office chair in hand dyed aged brown
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
An elegant study in balance and proportion, this handcrafted mid-century modern writing desk
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Pristine Paul Evans Cityscape Burl Walnut Executive Desk.
By Paul Evans
Located in South Charleston, WV
Expertly restored with painstaking detail. Signed Paul Evans cityscape desk with ideal dimensions
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Pollock Executive Desk Office Chair in Gunmetal Gray Mohair
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Stamford, CT
, the pieces that did make it into production have become enduring icons of modern design. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
harmonious, aerodynamic profile typical of mid-century Italian executive furniture. The desk is supported by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New Windsor, NY
Large and roomy Brazilian Jacaranda executive desk. Chrome legs and drawer hardware. The four
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Mid-Century Cream Lacquer, Chrome Glass Desk by Pierre Cardin, 1970s.
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Dublin 8, IE
statement piece against more subdued mid-century décor. A rare find that embodies the elegance and
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare 1970s Vladimir Kagan Style Walnut Lucite Executive Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extremely Rare and Monumental 1970s Floating Walnut Lucite Executive Desk in the style of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Pair of Palladium Soft Pad Leather Executive Office Desk Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of soft pad leather executive office chairs or desk chairs manufactured by Barrait
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare 1950s Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Inspired Walnut Rounded Top Desk
Located in Lafayette, IN
, walnut veneer and wonderful Art Deco hardware. This desk is very similar to the "Executive series" by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Large and impressive Teak Executive Desk by D-Scan
By D-Scan
Located in South Charleston, WV
teak executive desk by D-Scan. This is a very heavy desk. Clean Danish modern-inspired design
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Vintage 1970s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Custom Order Executive Desk and Wall Mounted Cabinet by Warren Platner for Knoll
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An inset leather top executive desk over cantilevered chrome plate steel legs with accompanying six
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel, Chrome

1960s Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Walnut Brass Leather Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
A gorgeous and absolutely classic regency style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia "Ondo" Executive Leather 1970s Desk Chair
By Saporiti, Gianni Offredi
Located in Peabody, MA
A Saporiti Italia “Onda” executive swivel desk chair in leather with polished steel swivel base
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960 s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid-century Modern rosewood desk for sale. It has been professionally refinished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century, Freestanding Oak Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural freestanding oak executive desk by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Executive desk by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A, 1960s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
This executive desk, designed by Trau Arredamenti Metallici S.P.A. in the 1960s, is a versatile two
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Satinwood Desk, Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Campaign style desk or executive credenza By Baker
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Modern Executive Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern executive desk available at 1stDibs. A mid century modern executive desk — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mid century modern executive desk, we have 970 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century modern executive desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern executive desk, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mid century modern executive desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Herman Miller and Charles Pollock are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Executive Desk?

Prices for a mid century modern executive desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $324 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,471.

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.