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Hans Eichenberger for Teo Jakob White Lacquer Omega Desk
By Hans Eichenberger
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Omega Desk designed by Hans Eichenberger for Teo Jakob of Switzerlad. Chrome
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen rose lacquer steel leather top 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare Maison Jansen dusty rose lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre, it features a simple
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black and White Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk with matching chair By Paul McCobb for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert for Drexel Profile Black Lacquered Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel, "Profile
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Blue Lacquer Steel Leather Top, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A rare Maison Jansen blue lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre, it features a simple side
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Writing Desk and Chair, Newly Restored
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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

Large Desk Table Guy Lefevre Maison Jansen Black Lacquer Chrome Brass, 1970s
By Guy Lefevre, Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
A unique Maison Jansen black lacquered desk table designed by Guy Lefevre, it features a cognac
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Karl Springer "Angular Leg Writing Desk/Vanity" in Lacquered Goatskin, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
"Angular Leg Desk/Vanity" in lacquered goatskin with 2 drawers by Karl Springer, American 1970's
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Black Lacquered Desk by Landstorm Furniture
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
proportioned desk in black lacquer finish, chinoiserie styling with aged copper drop disc pulls and trefoil
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Ivory Lacquered Desk with Leather Top by Alessandro for Baker, 1980s
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture, Alessandro Gambrielli
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous desk or console table designed by European designer and artist Alessandro Gabrielli
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Wood, Parchment Paper

Steve Chase Lacquered Goatskin Desk, circa 1970
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large, exquisite lacquered goatskin desk created by iconic designer and Palm Springs resident
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Goatskin

Lacquered Desk by Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Co
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lacquered desk by Eliel Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Co.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Blue Lacquered Guy Lefevre Desk with Bamboo Motifs Legs and Leather Top
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beatiful desk designed by Guy Lefevre with decorative nickeled bamboo motifs feet. Nine drawers
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Desk with Swiveling Chest of Drawers by Borsani Rosewood Veneer Lacquered Metal
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milano, IT
, lacquered metal structure with adjustable brass feet. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s-1960s. The desk was
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass, Metal

Double Sided Desk in Black Lacquered by Florence Knoll, 1960s
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brussels, BE
Double Sided Desk in Black Lacquered Wood And Chromed Steel Base by Florence Knoll, 1960
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Early George Nelson for H. Miller Desk 4658 , Rare Black Lacquer /Green Leather
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Nelson for Herman Miller, desk model '4658', walnut, steel, leather, United States, 1946
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Pace Collection Desk in Lacquered Rosewood and Stainless Steel, 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large desk model 7990 in rosewood with tubular polished stainless steel base by The Pace Collection
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Stainless Steel

Strafor Desk in Chrome and Lacquered Metal, circa 1980
By Strafor
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Strafor desk in chrome and lacquered metal circa 1980 with keys.
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Black Lacquered Wooden Desk Italian Design Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in London, GB
An exceptional writing desk / console black lacquered wood with gilt leaf decorations on drawers
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Half Circle White Lacquered Desk Attributed to Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, CA
white, has Lucite knobs. We have the same desk in black lacquer.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Black Lacquered Double Pedestal Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern double pedestal executive writing desk with chair Designed by
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren Style Black Lacquer and Lucite Executive Writing Table Desk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic custom made desk made to closely replicate a Ralph Lauren but with some slight
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern Metal Volumetric School Figures, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Mid-Century Modern lacquered metal toy, circa 1950 By unknown designer. In original condition
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern High Writing Desk of Solid Birch by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern high writing desk with two drawers. Made in delicate quality of solid lacquered
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century Desk in Chrome and Black with Drawers and Shelves, 1970s
Located in Ulm, DE
A striking Mid-Century Modern desk from Italy or France, dating to the 1970s, combining
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Set of Lacquered Goatskin Geometric Paperweights/Objets by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Set of three lacquered goatskin geometric paperweights or objects by Aldo Tura. This triptych
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Goatskin

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Black Lacquered Cabinet With Secretary Desk
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie stacking cabinet or chest with drop
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale White Lacquer and Brass Campaign Desk
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Large-scale white lacquer and brass Campaign desk, circa late 1960s. This lovely example has two
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Stanley Young Lacquered and Walnut Writing Desk for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Stanley Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
proportions, making it a sophisticated addition to any office space reflecting elegance and Mid-Century Modern
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Karl Springer Angular Lacquered Goat Skin Two Drawer Desk, circa 1970 s
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic mid-century Designer, Karl Springer two drawer desk. The Desk is hand crafted of Lacquered
Category

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

Materials

Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer

1950s Pier Luigi Colli Vintage Italian Design Cream Honey Ashwood Modern Desk
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
A very elegant vintage Italian 5-drawer desk in ashwood attributed to Pier Luigi Colli (Torino
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bookmatched Walnut W/ Tapered Leg Boca Desk by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Pace Collection, Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
This unique and brilliantly proportioned Mid-Century Modernist Boca Desk in Bookmatched Walnut W
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Karl Springer Desk
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Springer for Springer L.T.D. goatskin covered desk or writing table. Continuous water fall design
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Goatskin, Lacquer

Desk in Mahogany
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mahogany desk with two drawers. Maker P. Jeppesen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Mahogany

George Nelson Two-Tone Lacquer and Walnut Executive Desk for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lock system for storing all office essentials. This Mid-Century Modern Classic features a rectangular
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Floating Executive Walnut and Lacquer Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
which will prevent stains or marks from occurring. A stunning modernist piece for the Mid-Century
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Double Pedestal Desk in Black Lacquer
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in South Charleston, WV
top. The desk has been entirely restored using flat lacquer to diminish the glare. Stainless steel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Desk by Gabetti Isola
By Arbo, Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden desk by Roberto Gabetti & Aimaro Isola 1970 Blue lacquered, chromed metal construction
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Desk by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Rosewood desk with four drawers. Nanna Ditzel / Søren Willadsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Desk by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Lady's desk" in rosewood, two drawers with brass handles. Maker A. J Iversen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Desk by Cabinetmaker Sjørup
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in rosewood and red leather with storage. Two pieces in stock. Drawn for Skanderborg City
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Organic Free-Form Redwood Desk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Carmel California. Made of solid redwood with a clear lacquered finish. This desk has a cleverly
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Desk by Pierre Vandel, France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in New York, NY
Decorative desk by Pierre Vandel, France, circa 1970. Lacquered aluminum frame with opaline glass
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Aluminum

Large art deco desk in black modernist lacquer in the style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
lacquered solid wood desk (mirror lacquered in the past) has two pedestals with drawers, a door opening onto
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Fratelli Proserpio Vintage Roller Desk
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful rolling desk made of wood by Fratelli Proserpio in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Elegant Luigi Caccia Dominioni Desk
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare and elegant Dominioni desk in unusual, oval shape. Luigi Caccia Dominioni (b. December 7
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Plywood

Stunning White Lacquer and Oak Desk by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored white lacquer and oak desk designed by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Wood

Elegant Ebonized and Brass Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant ebonized and brass desk, American, circa 1960s. This piece has been completely restored in
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Pierre Vandel Desk, circa 1970, France
By Pierre Vandel
Located in Girona, Spain
Pierre Vandel desk Black lacquered metal and brass detailing with inlaid glass top Signed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Walnut Lift Top Desk Drafting Table
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern lift top desk drafting writing table.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb Planner Group Writing Desk
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Oakland, CA
Paul McCobb Planner Group desk produced by the Winchendon Furniture Company. Solid maple with four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Maple

Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Nanna Ditzel ND 93 - Desk in Brazilian rosewood with three drawers. Maker Søren Willadsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Rosewood

Desk in Mahogany by Unknown Maker
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in mahogany with profiled legs and edges. Brass handles and drawers with dovetail joints
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Mahogany

1970s French Desk by Guy Lefevre
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Buchanan, NY
Very rare Guy Lefèvre desk made of leather and lacquered wood and accented with brushed steel
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Steel

Unique Three-Drawer Writing Desk by Imperial
Located in Dallas, TX
Unique three-drawer writing desk by Imperial Furniture Company with brass trim made in Grand Rapids
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Midcentury Modern Lacquered Desk

Materials

Brass

Black Lacquer Writing Table with Brass Legs and Hardware
Located in Danville, CA
Elegant black lacquer writing desk with polished brass legs and drawer pulls. The desk, with its
Category

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

Materials

Brass

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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

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.