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Period: 1950s
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Teak Library Table circa 1955–56 by Pierre Jeanneret - model PJ-TAT-08-B This model was produced in several variants and dimensions for Chandigarh’s public institutions. The detacha...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B
Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

Pierre Jeanneret - Authentic PJ-TAT-08-B

$203,462
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful desk with three drawers. The floating top is supported by organically shaped uprights, a typical 1950s design. A distinctive type of desk designed with craftsmanship. The...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Teak Writing Desk, Console Table, 1950s

$4,823
1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A superb Italian mid-century rosewood desk, attributed to Paolo Buffa (1903–1970), Milan. The piece is distinguished by its beautifully fluted Art Deco rosewood façade and thick rais...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk
1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk

1950s Curved Rosewood Paolo Buffa Desk

$9,574
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece. There are some dents in the table top that have been pr...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

$11,669
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally beautiful Mid-Century Italian "Ship" desk, dating to the 1950s, is a stunning display of masterful European marquetry inlay. The piece speaks to the long-held trad...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves
1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

1950s Italian Mid-Century Marquetry Desk with Ship Motif Built-in Shelves

$3,250
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 60.0"W x 27.0"D All items s...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Desk, Walnut, USA, 1950s

$8,200
1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation
Located in Praha, CZ
Original 1950s industrial desk from Italy, constructed with a sturdy metal frame and a durable, light-colored umakart (laminate) top. Featuring a set of integrated metal drawers for ...
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Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation
1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation

1950s Italian Industrial Metal and Umakart Desk — Mid-Century Modern Workstation

$469 Sale Price
20% Off
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
André Sornay for Meubles Sornay, writing desk with pair of cabinets, mahogany, lacquered wood, France, 1950s/1960s This rare office ensemble consisting of a desk and matching mobile...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany
André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany

André Sornay Rare Writing Desk with Movable Cabinets in Mahogany

$12,800
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Desk, Refinished

$3,295
Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant French style writing desk with Louis XV lines in blond wood with silver leaf-painted table edge and feet. 3 drawers. Fitted g...
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American Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant French Style Writing Desk
Elegant French Style Writing Desk

Elegant French Style Writing Desk

$2,595
Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Miami, FL
Desk by General Fireproofing with eight drawers. Comes with glass top. Good condition with some normal wear.
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American Industrial Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial
Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial

Desk by General Fireproofing GoodForm, Industrial

$1,500
Borge Mogensen Desk Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
By Søberg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Desk Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Borge Mogensen Desk Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

Borge Mogensen Desk Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

$3,351
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Milo Baughman, Glenn of California
Located in High Point, NC
A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$14,900
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small folding desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut, open depth 83 cm, completely restored with natural paints as in the past.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut
Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut

Small Folding Desk Cantieri Carugati Gianfranco Frattini 1959 in Italian Walnut

$7,958 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage Dining Table, Italy, 1950s Unusually shaped vintage dining table from the 1950s is pure Italian midcentury design style, designed to comfortably seat six people, the table f...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s
Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s

Vintage Dining Table , Italy 1950s

$2,872 Sale Price
40% Off
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash
Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

$1,675
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small oak, bamboo and rattan writing desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Oak

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Oak, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1950s

$6,900
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Beautifully proportioned and beautifully crafted furniture is crafted from carved, lacquered, and hand-painted wood with floral decorat...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950
20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950

20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood French Writing Desk, 1950

$5,266
Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A walnut writing desk designed by Gio Ponti for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), conceived originally for executive and institutional interiors. The model reflects Ponti’s continuou...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti walnut desk for BNL offices, Italy, 1950s

$15,439
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
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French Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s

$8,976
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s

$10,771
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Italian Desk, 1950s
Italian Desk, 1950s

Italian Desk, 1950s

$2,513
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet - A fine French Mid-Century rectangular desk and lamp, with a black lacquered metal base, pivoting leather covered drawer, saddle-stitched leather mail holder...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp by Jacques Adnet

$68,000
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
By Globe Wernicke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Atomic age white painted steel tanker desk features a wood grain Formica top, 2 pull-out work tables, and a center drawer with 5 side drawers. The de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke
Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

Mid Century White Steel Tanker Des w/ Formica Top by Globe-Wernicke

$2,200
Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Deliziosa scrivania di piccoli dimensioni in legno e piano superiore in laminato blu , forma geometrica e molto particolare.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Laminate

Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century
Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century

Piccolo scrittoio geometrico Vittorio Dassi in legno Laminato Blu Mid-century

$4,188
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Three Drawers
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Parchment Paper

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer
Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer

Sculptural Italian Mid-Century Mahogany and Parchment Desk with Central Drawer

$18,000
Coen de Vries 1957 Desk for Devo w/ Yellow Drawer, Dutch Mid-Century Modern
By Coen de Vries, Devo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coen de Vries designed this distinctive desk for Dutch manufacturer Devo in 1957, representing the pinnacle of Dutch industrial design innovation. One of the Netherlands' pioneering ...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Coen de Vries 1957 Desk for Devo w/ Yellow Drawer, Dutch Mid-Century Modern
Coen de Vries 1957 Desk for Devo w/ Yellow Drawer, Dutch Mid-Century Modern

Coen de Vries 1957 Desk for Devo w/ Yellow Drawer, Dutch Mid-Century Modern

$1,295
Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university
By Jacques Hitier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bureau par Jacques Hitier de 1955, édité par MBO Tubauto pour la résidence universitaire de Anthony.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university
Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university

Desk by Jacques Hitier for Anthony university

$3,829
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Ole Wanscher, made in mahogany with table top dressed in black leather. Very elegant lines and sophisticated details. Brass hoops for pulling out extensions on the s...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s
Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s

Midcentury Modern Mahogany Desk by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1950s

$40,393
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Located in London, England
This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen in Vejen, Denmark in 1955. It remains one of Ditzel's most sought after and ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s

$20,049
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk

$11,061
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
By Belmont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid Century Modern / Art Deco adjustable hydraulic architectural drafting or working table, by Belmont 1940s / 50s The table is equipped with a hydraulic lift height adjustment syste...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style
Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style

Belmont Adjustable Hydraulic Architectural Drafting / Work Table, Art Deco Style

$2,900
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
By Stanley Young, Glenn of California
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning mid-century modern walnut desk, expertly designed by Stanley Young for Glenn of California in the 1950s. This exquisite piece showcases four functional pull-ou...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California
Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California

Vintage Walnut Desk by Stanley Young for Glenn of California

$3,250
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A sleek and stylish Mid-Century Modern writing desk with built-in bookcase By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple, in original "Champagne" finish. Measures: 44"W x ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Desk With Built-in Bookcase

$2,595
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s This Italian desk from the 1950s articulates a clear architectural sensibility: two symmetrical drawer volumes slightly cantilevered above ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk in Walnut and Brass

$14,700
Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced in Germany by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK Möbel in 1950s. The design is simple yet very ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cherry

Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s
Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s

Iconic Lady Desk by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Mid Century Modern, Germany, 1950s

$5,864
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This vintage executive walnut desk, designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates Inc. in the 1950s, is a stunning example of mid-century modern design. Featuring a functional cabi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates
Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

Florence Knoll Walnut Executive Desk for Knoll Associates

$4,995
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk

$13,757
1950 s Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of midcentury design ethos. Crafted from rich teak wood and featuring a sleek frame of...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950 s Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
1950 s Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame

1950 s Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame

$4,200
Desk With Flaps Model AT-305 In Teak Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk with flaps, model AT-305, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1950s. The table is made of teak with oak legs and can be extended from 135 cm to a full...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Desk With Flaps Model AT-305 In Teak Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck
Desk With Flaps Model AT-305 In Teak Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck

Desk With Flaps Model AT-305 In Teak Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck

$8,252
Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et large bureau par Jacques Adnet
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk by Jacques Adnet
Desk by Jacques Adnet

Desk by Jacques Adnet

$15,319
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

$36,000
Svend Aage Madsen Model "200" Desk for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Utrecht, NL
Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic trends, instead they concentrated on crafting with quality materials. This model "20...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Svend Aage Madsen Model "200" Desk for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
Svend Aage Madsen Model "200" Desk for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

Svend Aage Madsen Model "200" Desk for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

$6,650
De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by De Coene Frères chairs, model Voltaire, featured in original catalogue as the number 03-81-689 (Source: Noël Hostens, De Coene A...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941
De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941

De Coene Art Deco Dining Table, 1941

$3,829 Sale Price
20% Off
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

$8,800
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk George Nelson by Hermann Miller 1950 Laminated wood, aluminum base Rare model.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk

$3,590
Small desk – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Small desk in solid lemon wood and lemon wood veneer, waxed finishing. Original glass top, polished brass cabochons. France circa 1950
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small desk – France 1950
Small desk – France 1950

Small desk – France 1950

$2,154
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful and elegant Louis Philippe writing desk in a burl mahogany wood with leather and bronze mounted design details. The desk feature ...
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French Louis Philippe Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk
20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

20th Century Louis Phillippe Writing Desk

$3,900
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Double desk, walnut, Italy, 1950s This custom-made desk, designed for two people, combines functionality with elegant craftsmanship. The L-shaped tabletop allows simultaneous use by...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry
Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

Unique Italian Duo Desk in Walnut with Marquetry

$12,700
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk, Italy, circa 1950s. Elegant curvaceous design with amazing burl wood.
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Italian Regency Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk
Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk

Curvaceous Italian Burl Wood Desk

$3,550
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big drawers on the bottom with original keys. 9 small drawers on the top. Leather topped retr...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s

$1,900
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s

$6,223
Jacques Adnet desk in leather
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare bureau par Jacques Adnet en cuir piqué sellier.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Jacques Adnet desk in leather
Jacques Adnet desk in leather

Jacques Adnet desk in leather

$9,574
Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rare small desk made by Schiroli and designed by Gio Ponti in the 1950s, in Walnut wood and wood-colored laminate top, has some restorations in the top well executed, we have the ex...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic
Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic

Small Desk in Walnut and Laminate with Drawers Gio Ponti 1950s with Authentic

$10,472 Sale Price
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American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s
American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

American Designer, Desk, Rosewood, USA, 1950s

$8,900
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is a beautiful piece of furniture that showcases the designer's signature style. Made of solid teak wood, the desk features a sleek and elegant design with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic. The piece also features brass feet and details, which add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design. The desk top - with a dimension of 161x80.5cm (WxD) - has ample surface space for writing and working and the three drawers provide ample storage for documents and office supplies...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s

$16,921
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...
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Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Birch

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s

$1,974
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A cork, dark-stained mahogany, brass and black-dyed leather desk designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Johnson Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s
Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

Paul Frankl, Desk, Cork, Mahogany, Leather, Brass, USA, 1950s

$16,800
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular pigeonhole desk by Pierre Jeanneret. Made for the Chandigarh project. Used in the administrative buildings in Chindigargh, Sector 1. Angular leg and bookcase back. The word - OFFICE - stenciled on years ago designating it to one of the buildings. One of the most iconic pieces of modern design. Dark green leather top. Single pull out drawer on front left. Looks stunning from every angle. Great piece to float in a room. Desk in excellent vintage condition. Last 5 images are the original photos - pre-restoration. Armrest clearance is 26". Jeanneret Chandigargh Book - Jacques Dworczak...
Category

Indian Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh
Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

Pierre Jeanneret Desk, 1950s Chandigargh

$33,000
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cantieri Carugati
Located in Berlin, DE
The Italian architect and designer created this wonderful, elegant desk in 1956. It is made of solid walnut, with drawer handles in blackened metal. The back has two open shelves.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956
Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956

Desk by Gianfranco Frattini 1956

$22,380

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