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Birds Eye Maple Italian Art Deco Style Low Profile Desk w/ Leather Chair Mint!
By Pace Furniture Company, Masterly
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Birds eye maple Italian Art Deco style low profile desk with matching leather chair mint!
Chair
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Yellow
Black Steel Frame Desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Yellow & black steel frame desk Model 4111 by George Nelson Herman Miller Mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel
Stilnovo, Mid-Century Lacquer and Chrome Articulated Desk Lamp
By Stilnovo
Located in Catania, CT
Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use for this desk lamp produced by Stilnovo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Lamp in Brass and Black Lacquered Metal
Located in Rome, IT
regions.
This item merges practical lighting with mid-century design, suitable for collectors and
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut tall Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern tall secretary desk bookcase with doors.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Walnut
Wade Beam For Brueton "Ponte" Credenza in High-Gloss Blue/Gray
By Brueton, J. Wade Beam
Located in Dallas, TX
while making a bold statement in any room. Elevate your mid-century modern decor with this stunning and
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Erich Stratmann Chef Schreibtisch Ulmenholz 1950
By Erich Stratmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen sehr schönen Midcentury Schreibtisch vom deutschen Designer Erich Stratmann für
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Elm
Febo desk or dining table designed by G.Stoppino for Driade 1970
By Giotto Stoppino, Driade
Located in Milano, MI
Rare Desk Table model Febo designed in 1970 by G. Stoppino for Driade. Chrome-plated tubular frame and lacquered curved wooden top.
The table is in very good condition
the chrome st...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
$5,162 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of Four Very Fine Faux Bamboo Mahogany Dining Side Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo mahogany dining chairs. Turquoise upholstery in
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Armchair circa 1950, french reconstruction.
Upholstery in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchair circa 1950, French Reconstruction
By Steiner
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchair, circa 1950, french reconstruction.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Modernist Iron and Plywood side chair attributed to Egon Eiermann, Germany
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Buffalo, NY
,,exaggerated curved iron back support as well as unusual back seat rest,,Extremely comfortable..Perfect modern
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Iron
Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962, in Blue and Green
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Early Enzo Mari Letter and Pen Holder for Danese 1962.
In the colors of Blue and Green.
Carries the Danese label.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Office chair and desk vintage MIM
By MIM Roma
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century.
Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
$949 Sale Price
46% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Oval Executive Desk
Table by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Stafford, TX
been beautifully restored and is ready to complement your Mid-Century Modern home with a piece of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Italia Vanity Desk in Lacquered Wood Gio Ponti Style Colored Dassi
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italia vanity desk in lacquered wood and Gio Pont style colored glass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
$3,738 Sale Price
30% Off
Black Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, manufactured in 1969
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - ATMOS VII black lacquered
Switzerland
Brass gold plated
Year of manufacture
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
By Hans J. Wegner, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Teak
1960s Atlanta Brass Zodiak Table Clock – Vintage Astrological Design
By Atlanta Clock Co., Atlanta Electric
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Atlanta brass Zodiak Table Clock from the 1960s is an exquisite piece of mid-century design
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Large Articulated Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Desk Lamp - Belgium, 1960s
Located in Girona, Girona
Large articulated chrome-plated desk lamp, granular black painted cast base and black lacquered
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Maison Jumo, Moniquet
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp by Andre Mounique (attributed to)
The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company.
This model is the 1960s version. The modernist chrome-plated ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome-Plated Metal Desk Lamp by Fase - Spain
By Fase
Located in Girona, Girona
Rare desk lamp, revolving base and pivoting lampshade, chrome-plated metal, black lacquered sheet
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk Lamps by André Mounique for Jumo - France
By Andre Mounique, Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco table lamp by Andre Mounique (attributed to)
The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company.
This model is the 1970s version. The modernist chrome-plated ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Oiled Medium Walnut Mid Century Modern Art Deco Drop Down Desk Secretary Cabinet
By James Mont, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Square shape lines Mid Century Danish modern drop down front secretary desk console table with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Swedish Modern, Black Lacquered Metal, Adjustable Desk Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Modern, Black Lacquered Metal, Adjustable Desk Lamp, Sweden, 1950s
A lacquered metal
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp or Desk Light by Hillebrand, 1960s Germany
By Hillebrand
Located in Munich, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern table or desk lamp. Manufactured by Hillebrand, Germany, 1960s
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Mid-century modern brass adjustable desk or table lamp by Stilux, Italy 1960
By Stilux
Located in Renens, CH
Elegant adjustable table or desk lamp designed and manufactured by Stilux, Italy around 1960.
The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Turquoise Metallic Lacquer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adjustable desk lamp in original turquoise metallic lacquer.
Industrial design, mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Midcentury Desk Table Lamps
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of desk or table lamps, manufactured in lacquered metal in his base and column in chromed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Iron, Steel
$1,305 / set
Italian Mid-Century Painted Steel Desk Lamp, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
a strong focus on Italian mid-century modern, his success strives from sourcing objects with
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel
Thonet Bentwood Red and Black Lacquered Modernist Desk Chair
By Thonet
Located in Westport, CT
Thonet bentwood vintage red and black lacquered plywood inspired by Eames DCW desk/dining chair
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Desk Table Lamps, Orange Lacquer and Metal, 1970s
By Louis Poulsen, Fog
Mørup, Jo Hammerborg, Lyfa, Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of Mid-century Modern desk lamps made of metal. Made ca. 1970s.
The lamps come with the
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1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Steel
Table Desk or Bedside Lamps, Articulate Italy Mid-Century
Located in Vienna, AT
Articulate vintage desk lamps in great condition, Italy around 1970
Very cool petite articulate
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Desk Chairs, circa 1950's. From left to right, top to bottom, they are:
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
$650 / item
Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Mint Green Lacquer, Industrial Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adjustable desk lamp in original mint green lacquer.
Industrial design, mid-20th century.
Height
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid Century French Brass Desk Tablle Lamps by Mathieu
By Robert Mathieu
Located in Madrid, ES
Robert Mathieu, the lamps are in gilt and lacquered brass, the lampshade can be moved, since it rests on
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Jack Cartwright for Founders Long wall mounted Bar desk credenza. Left side has 2
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Mid-Century Brass Clamp Desk Lamp Attributed to Vittoriano Viganò
By Vittoriano Vigano
Located in Hamburg, DE
This striking Italian clamp-on desk lamp is a beautiful example of mid-century design and is
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Desk Lamp
Romeo
by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950
By Louis Christiaan Kalff, Philips
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Mid-Century Desk Lamp 'Romeo' by Louis Kalff for Philips, 1950
signed.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Italian Aluminum and Lacquer Desk Lamp from 60s
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Catania, CT
Reminiscent of Joe Colombo style for Oluce, this desk lamp is made from aluminum, plastic and
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Aluminum
Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design, Mid 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adjustable desk lamp in original metallic lacquer. Industrial design, mid-20th century.
Height: 43
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Adjustable Desk Lamp in Original Metallic Lacquer, Industrial Design, Mid 20th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Adjustable desk lamp in original metallic lacquer. Industrial design, mid-20th century.
Measures
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Design Adjustable Chrome and Black Lacquered Desk Lamp, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design adjustable desk lamp is made of chrome and black lacquered metal. This is a French work
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Italian Midcentury Desk Chair in Teak and Black Lacquered Iron
Located in Rome, IT
, characteristic of mid-20th-century design. Crafted from durable teak and accented with a black lacquered iron
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Iron
20th Century Italian Metal, Brass Desk Lamp - Vintage Lacquered Aluminum Light
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian desk lamp made of hand crafted metal and polished brass, in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Ivory Lacquered French Art Deco Cabinet or Writing Desk in the style of Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant and rare piece of furniture. This writing desk cabinet is in lacquered wood and has
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
Chrome Desk Lamp with Lacquered Blue Sputnik Design, French, 1970s, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Chrome desk lamp with lacquered blue Sputnik design, French, 1970s.
Beautiful desk lamp in lovely
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Chrome
1970
s Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Black Lacquered Table / Desk Lamp
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Gerald Thurston for lightolier basic concept table lamp with black lacquered steel base and lamp
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
Unique Red Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Dining Table or Desk, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
its impeccable design, perfect proportions, and high-end materials like mother of pearl lacquer and
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Desk Lamp Model 665 in White Lacquered Metal by Martinelli Luce 1970s
By Elio Martinelli, Martinelli Luce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Desk lamp model 665 or Zeta in white lacquered and chromed metal.
It presents a double arm formed
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Aluminum
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Desk
By McGuire, Ficks Reed, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Ficks Reed Black Lacquer Faux Bamboo Solid Brass Pulls Two Drawer Console Hall Table Small Desk
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Brass
Refined Pair of Italian 1950s Black Lacquered Side/Desk Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each of chic Italian design with arbalète crest rail above an openwork splat joining an upholstered seat; raised on gracefully splayed supports.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Wood
$4,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stilux Milano desk or wall lamp in creamy white lacquer with brass details
By Stilux
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Stilux Milano desk or wall lamp in creamy white lacquer with brass details
Mid-Century, Moderne
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Desk Lamp by André Mounique for Jumo - France, 1980s
By Maison Jumo
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Jumo table lamp, Model 900 Andre Mounique (attributed to)
The table lamp was designed and manufactured by the Jumo company. The modernist chrome-plated tubular steel lamp clearly co...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Hand-Painted Lacquered Console/Desk by Allesandro for Baker, circa 1980
By Baker Furniture Company, Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
or desk from the boutique Italian limited furniture production designed by Allesandro for Baker
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Ewå Värnamo, Desk Light / Table Lamp, Teak, Brass, Lacquered Steel, Sweden 1960s
By Ewå Värnamo
Located in High Point, NC
A highly modernist table lamp / desk light. Produced by Ewå Värnamo, Sweden, 1960s. Blue leather to
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gerrit Rietveld Unique Secretarie Desk
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Ghent, BE
Gerrit Rietveld (1888–1964)
Vitrine Secretary Cabinet – Unique Piece
Lacquered metal, glass, and
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk available at 1stDibs. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aldo Tura, Charlotte Perriand and Azucena produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk?
The average selling price for a vintage midcentury modern lacquered desk at 1stDibs is $1,699, while they’re typically $218 on the low end and $11,500 for the highest priced.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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.
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