Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Paul Mccobb Mid Century Desk

Writing Desk Maple

United Furniture Desk

Mid Century Burl Wood Desk

Paul Mccobb Planner Group By Winchendon

Black Lacquered Desk With Brass

Chrome Mid Century Desk Table

1950 Italian Desk

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

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Brass

Italian 1980s Mid Century Style Black Lacquer and Brass Desk with Two Drawers

$5,118

Lacquered Desk

Located in London, GB

Compact in size this excellent lacquered hardwood desk is a versatile piece, boasting two storage

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Desk

$2,866

Square Frame Legs Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Writing Table Desk

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rockaway, NJ

One drawer rosewood recessed frame leg work writing table desk.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Square Frame Legs Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Writing Table Desk

$5,800

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta

By Silvio Cavatorta

Located in Salzburg, AT

Small desk by Silvio Cavatorta, Italy, 1950s. Re-painted in black high-gloss lacquer. Stainless

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Italian Small Writing Desk Black Lacquer, Brass by Silvio Cavatorta

$11,124

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

By Jean Claude Mahey

Located in Salzburg, AT

lacquer with its brass accents. The desk has been painstakingly re-lacquered, as these objects show signs

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

French Mid-Century Desk in Black Lacquer with Brass Details by Jean Claude Mahey

$13,491

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Large Oversize Executive Desk Writing Table

By Arne Vodder

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Super high quality and rosewood pattern wood grain Danish Mid-Century Modern oversize executive

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Large Oversize Executive Desk Writing Table

$12,500

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away

By Milo Baughman, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Famous revolving folding Mid-Century Modern desk in blond birch.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Satinwood

Revolving Folding Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table Cabinet Hide Away

$3,600

1970s Desk / Chair Walnut and Cream Lacquer Finished Mid Century Styled

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A cream lacquer finished midcentury desk with walnut drawer fonts and details having brass pulls

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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

1970s Desk / Chair Walnut and Cream Lacquer Finished Mid Century Styled

$1,400 / set

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Manufactured by Everest in the 1950s

By Everest

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

and two black lacquered U shaped feet. It has an open space at the back to store books or desk

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Manufactured by Everest in the 1950s

$2,603

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,595

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,295

Architectural Black Lacquer Desk

Located in Pasadena, CA

An architectural black lacquer desk with four drawers. This desk features round sides, three inches

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

Architectural Black Lacquer Desk

$4,500

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Restored

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk, Newly Restored

$2,395

Italian Teak Mid-Century Modern Design Desk or Office Table, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern design desk or office table with teak top and chest of drawers and with

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Italian Teak Mid-Century Modern Design Desk or Office Table, 1950s

$3,195

Maison Jansen Steel Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960 s

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

Elegant two drawers writing desk in lacquered oak with a tooled leather top, on a solid steel base

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Maison Jansen Steel Lacquered Modern Neoclassical Desk, France 1960 s

$18,000

Scroll Edge Lacquer Desk Vanity

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Scroll edge lacquer desk / vanity- bone lacquer scroll edge desk with single drawer on one side. A

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Lacquer

Scroll Edge Lacquer Desk Vanity

$1,499

Dunbar Vivid Rosewood Grain Low Profile Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern rosewood top ebonies frame two drawers desk writing table by Dunbar. Could be

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Dunbar Vivid Rosewood Grain Low Profile Mid-Century Modern Desk Writing Table

$10,000

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair, New Restored

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern black lacquered writing desk with chair Designed by

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair, New Restored

$2,395 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk and T-back chair By Paul McCobb for

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored

$2,995 / set

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk and t-back chair By Paul McCobb for

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk and Chair, Restored

$2,995 / set

Mid Century, 1970 s, Pierre Vandel Lacquered Metal Desk with Brass Details

By Pierre Vandel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful 1970's lacquered metal desk with an inset glass top by famed French designer Pierre

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century, 1970 s, Pierre Vandel Lacquered Metal Desk with Brass Details

$1,650

A Mid Century Milo Baughman White Lacquered Campaign Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage sleek white lacquer two-drawer Milo Baughman campaign desk with x-base of polished chrome

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

A Mid Century Milo Baughman White Lacquered Campaign Desk

$4,850

1950s Scandinavian Black Lacquered Desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

lacquer finish. Finished to a high standard all round which makes this desk freestanding. Left hand

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Lacquer

1950s Scandinavian Black Lacquered Desk

$9,486

White Lacquer and Chrome Campaign Desk

By West Michigan Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, Campaign desk by West Michigan Furniture Company features a white lacquered top

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

White Lacquer and Chrome Campaign Desk

$4,200

White Lacquer Campaign Desk

Located in Atlanta, GA

White Lacquer Campaign Desk, American, circa 1960's. This piece has been restored in a white

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

White Lacquer Campaign Desk

$3,500

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

Located in Atlanta, GA

The ultimate "secretary," this unique ribbon mahogany desk with hutch bookcase features two

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1950s Swedish Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Mahogany, Lacquer

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Desk and Hutch

$2,500

Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair Mirror

By Lane Furniture

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid century high gloss taupe Lacquer Lane single drawer vanity desk with chair and mirror

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery, Mirror

Mid Century High Gloss Taupe Lacquer Lane Vanity Desk with Chair Mirror

$1,500

Post modern 2 drawer textured lacquer cream white desk

By Karl Springer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century moderns cream painted desk with two drawers the surface cane textured. Has normal wear

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Post modern 2 drawer textured lacquer cream white desk

$2,000

Florence Knoll Lacquer and Chrome Desk, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in Paris, IDF

Perfect Mid-Century Modern proportions, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Lacquer and Chrome Desk, 1960s

$6,863

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Desk by John Van Koert

By John Van Koert

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century Modern desk was designed by John Van Koert for the Drexel Company. The desk is

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Nickel

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Desk by John Van Koert

$6,975

American of Martinsville Midcentury Black Lacquered Writing Desk

By American of Martinsville

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern black lacquered writing desk by American of Martinsville, with white Formica top

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Formica, Wood

American of Martinsville Midcentury Black Lacquered Writing Desk

$2,200

Guy Lefevre for Ligne Roset Bronze Lacquered Desk, 1970s

By Ligne Roset, Guy Lefevre

Located in Paris, IDF

-Century Modern design with a contemporary look. The desk is covered with a lacquer in shades of bronze

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Guy Lefevre for Ligne Roset Bronze Lacquered Desk, 1970s

$7,692

Sormani Desk Granite Lacquered Wood Leather, Italy, 1980s

By Sormani

Located in Milano, IT

Desk, granite bases, lacquered wood top and leather insert.

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Granite

Sormani Desk Granite Lacquered Wood Leather, Italy, 1980s

$2,603

Office Desk Formanova Lacquered Wood Metal Italy \ 60s-\ 70s

By Formanova

Located in Milano, IT

60s-70s desk with typescript and drawers in black lacquered wood with metal legs.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

$Office Desk Formanova Lacquered Wood Metal Italy \ 60s-\ 70s$

Office Desk Formanova Lacquered Wood Metal Italy \ 60s-\ 70s

$1,775

Paul McCobb for Calvin Black Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished

By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture, USA

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Paul McCobb for Calvin Black Lacquered Desk, Newly Refinished

$2,995

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished

By Paul McCobb, H Sacks Sons

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern desk By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Black Lacquer and Brass Desk, Refinished

$6,500

Classic Bamboo and Lacquer Campaign Desk E. Murio Collection

By E. Murio

Located in Oirlo, LI

Classic bamboo and lacquer campaign desk E. Murio Collection Classic campaign office in bamboo

Category

1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer

Classic Bamboo and Lacquer Campaign Desk E. Murio Collection

$2,662

Modernist Rosewood Black Lacquer Desk manner or DUNBAR / Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Rosewood and Lacquered Desk,, Beautiful richly grained rosewood,Very Unusual design

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Modernist Rosewood Black Lacquer Desk manner or DUNBAR / Wormley

$3,900

Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top

$2,800

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Restored

By Planner Group, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional minimalist mid-century modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Restored

$2,395

Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Restored

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk Designed by Paul McCobb for Winchendon

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Midcentury Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Restored

$1,995

Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair

Located in Medina, OH

Vintage Jamestown white lacquer and black metal accents with upholstered chair. Perfect to add to

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mcm White Lacquer Jamestown Trapezoid Desk With Upholstered Chair

$1,000

Blue Lacquer and Brass Diamond Front Desk

Located in Miami, FL

A gorgeous Hollywood Regency blue lacquered diamond front desk or vanity table with minimalist

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Blue Lacquer and Brass Diamond Front Desk

$2,650

Vintage Paul McCobb Style Black Lacquer Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique McCobb style desk features the tapered legs and unique drawer pulls that make the

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Vintage Paul McCobb Style Black Lacquer Desk

$1,600

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lacquered Rosewood Desk with Leather Top

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small yet stately, black lacquered rosewood desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s features

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Lacquered Rosewood Desk with Leather Top

$15,000

Brushed Steel and Lacquered Desk, circa 1970, Italy

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Vintage Italian desk made with brushed tubular steel base and black lacquered top.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Brushed Steel and Lacquered Desk, circa 1970, Italy

$5,443

Bauhaus Style Desk in Lacquered Bentwood and Chrome, circa 1960s

By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann

Located in Peabody, MA

A Bauhaus inspired work desk with chrome bridge-end supports and lacquered bentwood top, in the

Category

1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

Bauhaus Style Desk in Lacquered Bentwood and Chrome, circa 1960s

$1,695

Midcentury Faux Bamboo Lacquered Writing Table or Desk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Distinctive mid-century modern lacquer painted writing table or desk featuring faux bamboo legs and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Faux Bamboo Lacquered Writing Table or Desk

$1,800

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk. By Paul McCobb for

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,500

Modern Typing Desk

By George Nelson

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This petite teak writing desk offers dovetail construction drawers, functional casters, and a low

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

Modern Typing Desk

$2,250

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,500

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

By Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk By Paul McCobb for

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk, Newly Refinished

$3,500

Desk Lacquered by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s, France

By Maison Jansen, Guy Lefevre

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Desk in aubergine purple lacquer by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen. Feet in nickeled brass, interior

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Desk Lacquered by Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, 1970s, France

$8,875

early Paul McCobb Black Lacquer Planner Group Desk

By Paul McCobb

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Black Lacquer Desk with 2 large drawers tapered

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

early Paul McCobb Black Lacquer Planner Group Desk

$2,950

Excellent White Lacquer and Brass Writing Desk after Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Excellent White Lacquer and Brass Writing Desk after Milo Baughman, 1970s. We offer free regular

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Excellent White Lacquer and Brass Writing Desk after Milo Baughman, 1970s

$3,200

Scandinavian Style Design Desk in Beechwood and Orange Lacquered Library, 1950

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Scandinavian style design desk in veneered beech wood opening with three drawers in apron enhanced

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Beech

Scandinavian Style Design Desk in Beechwood and Orange Lacquered Library, 1950

$9,940

Ilmari Tapiovaara Rare Desk in Wood and Green Lacquer, Italy 1960s

By Ilmari Tapiovaara, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Milan, IT

Ilmari Tapiovaara Rare Desk in Wood and Green Lacquer, Italy 1960s La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Ilmari Tapiovaara Rare Desk in Wood and Green Lacquer, Italy 1960s

$5,917

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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

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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Prehistoric motifs give the mid-century Italian fireplace an elemental feel.

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