Modern Desk Sets
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Luxury Modern Book Stand Made of glass
By Plus Object
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxury book stand made of smooth black glass is a highlight that seamlessly combines functionality and modern elegance. Its minimalist yet eye-catching design enhances any inter...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Wooden Christmas Tree FIR – Cedar with Brass Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The solid cedar minimalist Christmas decoration tree is designed to add an elegant touch to your holiday setup. Inspired by the aesthetic form of the f...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Medium Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The luxury bronze-tipped Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday décor with natural elegance. Inspired by the aesthetic forms of three distinct trees—Cedar, Fir, and Juni...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set JUNIPER – Cedar
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER decorative solid handmade Christmas tree set adds warmth to your holiday theme with its minimalist and natural design. Inspired by the aesthetic form of the juniper tree,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Montblanc fountain pen holder.
By Montblanc
Located in Lugo, IT
Montblanc fountain pen holder.
With refill.
Good condition.
Thank you.
Category
1960s Vintage Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Plastic
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo CEDAR – Cedar with Bronze Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The bronze-tipped decorative solid cedar Christmas tree is designed to blend the unique texture and form of natural cedar wood with the warmth of the holiday season. Each tree is one...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo FIR – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-tipped solid cedar decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday theme with simplicity and elegance. Inspired by the natural form of the juniper tree and re...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer pencil holder
Located in Queens, NY
American Contemporary Tiger Eye Veneer square pencil holder (companion container REG9078B, paperclip tray REG9078C)
Category
20th Century American Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Paper
Wooden Christmas Tree FIR – Cedar with Brass Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The solid cedar minimalist Christmas decoration tree is designed to add an elegant touch to your holiday setup. Inspired by the aesthetic form of the f...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree – Large, Cedar, Juniper
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER decorative solid cedar handmade Christmas trees are simple yet elegant pieces of holiday décor, inspired by the aesthetic form of the juniper tree. Crafted from the uniqu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo FIR – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-tipped solid cedar decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday theme with simplicity and elegance. Inspired by the natural form of the juniper tree and re...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo JUNIPER – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-tipped solid cedar decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday theme with simplicity and elegance. Inspired by the natural form of the juniper tree and re...
Category
2010s Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set – Cedar with Ceramic Tip, Medium Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The Cedar, Fir, and Juniper ceramic-tipped wooden Christmas tree set is specially designed to complement your holiday theme. Enriched with colorful, handmade ceramic details and insp...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo FIR – Cedar with Bronze Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The bronze-tipped solid cedar Christmas tree set is inspired by the graceful form of the fir tree and specially crafted to bring the festive spirit into your living spaces. Featuring...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree JUNIPER – Cedar with Brass Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The brass-tipped decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday décor with natural cedar wood and elegant brass accents. Inspired by the form of the juniper tree, thi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Wooden Christmas Tree FIR – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The luxury bronze-tipped Christmas tree features an elegant design that brings the festive spirit into your living spaces. Inspired by the iconic form of the fir tree and reinterpret...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Versace for Rosenthal "L
Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996 20th Century
By Versace
Located in Madrid, ES
Versace for Rosenthal "L'Ange Gabriel" Plate, 1996
Rosenthal "Versace" Christmas plate, 1996. Porcelain, white with colorful decor, maker's mark "Rosen...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Wooden Christmas Tree CEDAR – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
Decorative, minimalist solid cedar trees bring both a natural and modern aesthetic to your holiday theme. Inspired by the graceful form of the fir tree, these Christmas décor pieces ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree JUNIPER – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER Wooden Christmas Tree, in its large size, is a handcrafted statement piece designed to bring natural elegance to your holiday décor. Inspired by the stylized silhouette o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree FIR – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The luxury bronze-tipped Christmas tree features an elegant design that brings the festive spirit into your living spaces. Inspired by the iconic form of the fir tree and reinterpret...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo JUNIPER – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-tipped solid cedar decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday theme with simplicity and elegance. Inspired by the natural form of the juniper tree and re...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree CEDAR – Cedar with Brass Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The natural solid cedar minimalist Christmas trees, with their large-scale design, add both elegance and a sense of nature to your holiday theme. Inspired by the form of the cedar tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo CEDAR – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-accented natural cedar Christmas tree is a unique decorative piece inspired by the natural texture of cedar wood. Completed with brass tip details, these natural holiday tre...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo CEDAR – Cedar with Bronze Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The bronze-tipped decorative solid cedar Christmas tree is designed to blend the unique texture and form of natural cedar wood with the warmth of the holiday season. Each tree is one...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo JUNIPER – Cedar with Bronze Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER Wooden Christmas Tree Duo Set is designed to bring a natural and refined aesthetic to your holiday decorations. Inspired by the abstract and minimalist form of juniper tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree CEDAR – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
Decorative, minimalist solid cedar trees bring both a natural and modern aesthetic to your holiday theme. Inspired by the graceful form of the fir tree, these Christmas décor pieces ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo JUNIPER – Cedar with Bronze Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER Wooden Christmas Tree Duo Set is designed to bring a natural and refined aesthetic to your holiday decorations. Inspired by the abstract and minimalist form of juniper tr...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Old Model of a Private Plane Falcon, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old model of a private plane falcon. Very interesting model of a private plane model falcon. Years 70. It is made entirely in massive aluminum. Totally we...
Category
20th Century American Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Montblanc Fountain Pen Star Walker Soulmakers for 100 years Special Edition
By Montblanc
Located in Plainview, NY
The Montblanc StarWalker "Soulmakers for 100 Years" Special Edition Fountain Pen is an exquisite symbol of craftsmanship and heritage. Encased in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Platinum
Handmade Italia Lava Stone REGO Laptop Holder 2023
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lava stone Règo is a little jewel that adds a new experience when using a notebook combined with an external display, ideal for saving space and creating a clean and tidy environment...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Lava
Contemporary Oval Green Marble Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Guatemala Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm
Materials: Green Guatemala Marble
The Incense plate is carved from solid Green G...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
PAW I Modern Book Holder I Walnut Wood Book Holder Lion Paw
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Hand-Carved Solid Wood Paw Bookend with Persian Khatam Inlay – Contemporary Decorative Object
Striking and sculptural, this contemporary hand-carved bookend takes the form of an ove...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Walnut
Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Clay
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Wooden Christmas Tree Set JUNIPER – Cedar
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER decorative solid handmade Christmas tree set adds warmth to your holiday theme with its minimalist and natural design. Inspired by the aesthetic form of the juniper tree,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree – Large, Cedar, Juniper
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER decorative solid cedar handmade Christmas trees are simple yet elegant pieces of holiday décor, inspired by the aesthetic form of the juniper tree. Crafted from the uniqu...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree JUNIPER – Cedar with Brass Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The brass-tipped decorative Christmas tree is designed to complete your holiday décor with natural cedar wood and elegant brass accents. Inspired by the form of the juniper tree, thi...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Wooden Christmas Tree Set, Duo CEDAR – Cedar with Brass Tip
Located in Orlando, FL
The gold-accented natural cedar Christmas tree is a unique decorative piece inspired by the natural texture of cedar wood. Completed with brass tip details, these natural holiday tre...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Wooden Christmas Tree JUNIPER – Cedar with Bronze Tip, Large Size
Located in Orlando, FL
The JUNIPER Wooden Christmas Tree, in its large size, is a handcrafted statement piece designed to bring natural elegance to your holiday décor. Inspired by the stylized silhouette o...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Vintage Signed Silver-Plate Desk Set Of Hinged Box, Bowl And LIghter Set /3
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage 3 piece Italian desk set of a silver plate rectangular lidded box , bowl and lighter has a textural embossed square design pattern very much on the style of Christian Di...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Silver Plate
Mettsass Table, by Ettore Sottsass, Red Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of Sottsass first designs for BD, the "Mettsass" has lost none of the personality with which Sottsass designed it for BD some 40 years ago, in 1972. The structure is made of flat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Glass
Shiva Flower Vase, Pink, by Ettore Sottsass, Glazed Ceramic, 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Shiva vase is sculpture and vase. It is a symbol of Ettore Sottsass and an icon.
Sottsass designed the Shiva Vase when travelling to Barcelona for love in 1973. He encountered m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Military
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Posacenere stile Jean Luce Saint Gobain Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Posacenere nello stile di Jean Luce per Saint Gobain o produzione Fontana Arte.
Buone condizioni.
Grazie
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Crystal
Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Green&Brown Cement Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition!
Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Light Grey Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete
21st Century Renzo Set Concrete Tray 100% Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete
Leather Tray, Large B Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Caramel
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade in Italy Pink Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Black
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Savannah
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Medium B Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Zinc
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Military
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large A Square Tray - Handmade - Color: Saffron
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors - Handmade
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Table Tray Set - Set of 5 decorative trays in different colors
Include:
- 2 (two) Leather Tray, Small Square Tray Color: Vanilla
Dimensions:
Height: 1.78 in (4,5 cm)
Width: 7.09 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
21st Century Concrete Cement Tray Centrepiece Handmade Pink Flamingo Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
Renzo in a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in a different color composition. Each piece is a unique, no two are the same....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Concrete
Leather Tray, Medium A Rectangular Tray - Handmade - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Leather
Modern desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern desk sets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desk sets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk sets, popular names associated with this style include Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovannoni, Valerio Ciampicacigli, and Jaime Hayon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desk sets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $57,800 while the average work can sell for $530.
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