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Rare Five-Piece Drexel Counterpoint Modular Desk Dresser Mid-Century Modern
By John Van Koert
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Extremely rare five-piece set of John Van Koert's Drexel Counterpoint modular desk and chair plus
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry, Mahogany

Early Mid Century Modern Franco Albini for Knoll 1928 Desk
By Franco Albini, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Very early Albini Desk, designed by Franco Albini in 1928. Later versions of this design feature
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Laminate Desk with Integrated Bookshelf Hutch, Writing Desk
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A clean-lined Mid-Century Modern desk with an integrated laminate hutch, crafted with a soft wood
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Laminate

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Drop Leaf, 1960 s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modular Desk Set with White Glass Top by Mojmir Pozar, 1960s, Set of 3
By M. Požár
Located in Żory, PL
- desk: 120x40x75cm They can be combined in various combinations, as shown in the photos. The set is in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Shelves Wall Units Desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in KUTNO, PL
The modular shelving and racking system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler is one of the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Olivetti Desk 1960 s
By Olivetti
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
-century modern sensibility, while clever features and modular components emphasize practicality and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Elmar Flototto
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Brussels, BE
-century aesthetics, emphasizing clean lines and functional form. The desk includes modular storage units
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Formica, Beech

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio desk with mobile cabinet and type writer desk
By Studio BBPR, Olivetti
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
space offices. from this modular spazio series, we have a special desk with a container on one side and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Modular Set by Designer Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody, 1960s, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Wooden veneered construction - Upper surfaces black opaxite glass - Glass bears signs of use, small fragments - Original condition preserved. - Cleaned up.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modular Set of Table, Nightstand and Chest of Drawers by M. Pozar, 1960s
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
Modular set of three items designed by Arch. Mojmir Pozar for UP Zavody in 1960s. nightstand, chest
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gio Ponti Directional Desk for Egidio Proserpio, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Egidio Proserpio
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
the desk’s stance—elevated, poised, and subtly kinetic. Unlike his modular designs for industrial
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Modernist Walnut and Brass Writing Desk, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Uithoorn, NL
modular, with the top separating from the side compartments and the central support. This makes the desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Early Franco Albini for Knoll Model 80 Desk
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Albini’s model 80 desk combines glass, steel and wood which resulted in a minimalistic balance. The desk
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Studio BBPR Spazio Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk with various storage compartments, coated steel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small Spazio Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' desk with drawers, steel, vinyl, plastic, Italy, design 1959/60
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Custom Italian Drawing Table or Writing Desk in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Unique desk or drawing table, oak, brass, metal, Italy, 1950s An Italian architect or furniture
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti "Platone" White Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely midcentury off-white "Platone" folding desk designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Danish Modern "Kontour" Steel and Teak Executive Desk by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
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

Expandable Desk by Pamio, Toso Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1970s
By Noti Massari, Roberto Pamio Renato Toso, Stilwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
architecture or design, frequently explored modularity and intelligent solutions for modern living. Together
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Red "Platone" Folding Desk for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
. This stylish desk could function perfectly in a modern or midcentury style studio or children's room
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Giancarlo Piretti Blue "Platone" Folding Desk by Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
stylish desk could function perfectly in a modern or midcentury style studio or children's room
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desk in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desk, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Studio BBPR for Olivetti Spazio Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' writing desks, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, design 1959
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury "Platone" White Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
into any modern or vintage interior. This stylish desk could function perfectly in a modern or
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina. Working closely with the Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
and modular. In this idea of ​​a system designed as an aggregation of independent parts, volumes made
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

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

Franco Albini for Knoll Desk Model 1928 in Glass and Metal
By Knoll, Franco Albini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franco Albini for Knoll, desk model '1928', glass, wood, chromed steel, Italy, design 1949
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010. Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in London, GB
Italian vintage writing desk attributed to celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb Cache Desk Organiser Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
modular furniture series that brought modern design into middle-class American households. The aesthetic
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

V-Shaped Walnut Desk w/ Black Leather Top After Harvey Probber, USA, c. 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Deland, FL
, captures the sleek sophistication of Mid-Century Modern style from the 1960s. Crafted in the USA from rich
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s mid-century modern modular teak wall unit by Sejling Skabe, Denmark
By Sejling Skabe
Located in London, GB
A Mid-century modern Danish teak wall unit designed and manufactured by Sejling Skabe in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Rosenthal Fornasetti Porcelain Paperweight, Rosenthal Classic, Libreria Pattern
Located in Downingtown, PA
Porcelain Paperweight is an iconic piece of 20th-century decorative art. Produced by Rosenthal Classic in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Modular shelving system BO71 in teak by Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1960s. Comprising 3 columns, 4
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass with Perforated Shade
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sculptural clarity that feels both engineered and expressive, a prime example of mid-century modern design
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Large Mid Century Danish HG Teak Wood Modular Wall Unit Shelving Bookcase
By Hansen Guldborg Møbler
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Hansen & Guldborg modular teak wood wall unit shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

American of Martinsville Dania 3 Piece Louvered Walnut Desk Modular Unit
By American of Martinsville, Merton Gershun
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut low bench with modular desk and drawer cabinet designed by Merton Gerhsun
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Wall Unit with Shelves Cabinets with Desk in Teak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
desk. The unit is totally modular and can arranged to your liking. It also includes interior shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl 1962 Teak Wall Unit Sideboard Desk BO71 Bovirke Mid Century Modern
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak and brass details, designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza
By Clausen Søn
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Danish Inspired Teak Credenza by Clausen and Sons Above average vintage
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

1960s Modular MCM Walnut Wall Unit with Drop Down Desk Bookshelves- 5 Pieces
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Madison, WI
This very unique modular 5 Piece Mid Century wall unit set has it ALL, and leaves plenty of room
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

1960s M.Pozar Modular Set of Desk and Chest of Drawers, Czechoslovakia
By M. Požár
Located in Praha, CZ
- Chest of drawers and table could be assembled in different ways - Good original condition with minor signs of wear.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Glass

1960s Mid-Century modern Ladderax shelving system by Robert Heal for Staples
By Staples Co. Ltd, Ladderax
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century modular wall shelving system by Ladderax, originally designed in 1964 by Robert Heal
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Small Poul Cadovius Wall Unit with Desk, Mid-Century Shelf Royal System, Denmark
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
this vintage mid-midcentury modern Poul Cadovius Royal System Wall Unit, a true masterpiece of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Franco Albini Infinito Modular Bookcase
By Franco Albini
Located in Milano, IT
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Infinito original book unit. Large modular bookcase made up of 6
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s.
By Poul Cadovius, Cado
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern 2-Bay Modular Oak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado 1960s. Scandinavian Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Rare Mid-Century Pilastro Wall Unit w/ Desk and Overhead Light by Coen de Vries
By Coen de Vries, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and remarkable Mid-Century Pilastro wall unit set by renowned Dutch designer Coen de Vries
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
considered one of the most talented Scandinavian designers of the 20th century. He graduated from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

French Brutalist Modular Wall System – Industrial Elegance, ca. 1950
Located in Oirlo, LI
-free solid pinewood. This freestanding modular unit features a strong frame and can be fully
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Mid Century Modern Modular Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mid century modern modular desk for your home. A mid century modern modular desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century modern modular desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each mid century modern modular desk bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Directional and John Van Koert each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern modular desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Modular Desk?

A mid century modern modular desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,374, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $4,955.

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.