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Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Wine Glass Holder, circa 1950s
Wine Glass Holder, circa 1950s

Wine Glass Holder, circa 1950s

$446

Wine Glass Holder, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Wine glass holder, circa 1950s Original condition Glasses are included.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass
Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

$699

Olivetti "Valentine" Typewriter by Ettore Sottsass

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designed by Ettore Sottsass and Perry King, the typewriter is housed in the permanent collection of the MoMA as an iconic example of Pop Art design. It is one of the rare typewriters...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage
20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

$587

20th century design black leather pipe holder by Longchamp 1970 vintage

By Longchamp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Longchamp 20th century design black leather pipe holder Circa 1970 Original good condition Height 6 cm Longer 15 cm Large 8 cm

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Italian Carrara Marble Desk Organizer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
Italian Carrara Marble Desk Organizer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Italian Carrara Marble Desk Organizer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

$168Sale Price|20% Off

Italian Carrara Marble Desk Organizer, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

A sculptural and multifunctional desk accessory, crafted in Italy during the 1970s from solid white Carrara marble with contrasting travertine detail. This compact yet striking piece...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli
Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

$375

Mid-Century Travertine Elephant Letter Holder / Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool mid-century modern Italian travertine elephant letter holder / sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Travertine

1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory
1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory

1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory

$360

1980s Swatch Phone 'Pick Me Up', Memphis Style, Vintage Desk Accessory

Located in Milano, IT

1980s Original astonishing Swatch phone "Pick me Up". In very excellent condition. It works perfectly. Memphis style. It was an icon in the 80s for its am...

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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s
Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

$1,600

Carl Aubock Mid Century Horn Desk Pen Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative and rare desk penholder from the 1960s, designed and executed by Carl Aubock, Vienna. Made of horn, in very good condition. We are offering many other Aubock objects in ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971

$305

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1971

Located in Praha, CZ

For sale is a mid-century phone, original vintage condition, elegant black glossy design, great addition to your collection

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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Tesla Stropkov BS10 Rotary Telephone, Czechoslovakia, 1987
Vintage Tesla Stropkov BS10 Rotary Telephone, Czechoslovakia, 1987

Vintage Tesla Stropkov BS10 Rotary Telephone, Czechoslovakia, 1987

$428

Vintage Tesla Stropkov BS10 Rotary Telephone, Czechoslovakia, 1987

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage rotary dial telephone manufactured by Tesla Stropkov in Czechoslovakia in 1987, model BS10. This distinctive desk telephone features a sculptural plastic body in an ivory and...

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's
unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's

unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's

$450Sale Price / set|20% Off

unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's

By Walter Bosse

Located in Landshut, BY

unique turquoise burnished solid brass WRITING DESK SET Vienna Austria 1950's processed to the highest quality Production Period around 1950 :-: in good condition :-: maximum ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pipe Tray, Israel, 20th Century
Mid-Century Burl Wood Pipe Tray, Israel, 20th Century

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pipe Tray, Israel, 20th Century

$125

Mid-Century Burl Wood Pipe Tray, Israel, 20th Century

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Exceptional vintage handcrafted burl wood sculptural catchall featuring a richly figured natural grain and dramatic live-edge textured exterior. Executed in the Organic Modern and St...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Burl

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

$645 / item

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful pencil holder or card holder brutalise designed and produced by arte3 in the 80s in spain. Designer pencil holder in aluminum and gold metal. Beautiful and rare decora...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Gucci Mid-Century Modern Desk Planner, Dark Brown Leather & Brass, USA
Gucci Mid-Century Modern Desk Planner, Dark Brown Leather & Brass, USA

Gucci Mid-Century Modern Desk Planner, Dark Brown Leather & Brass, USA

$620

Gucci Mid-Century Modern Desk Planner, Dark Brown Leather & Brass, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Modern dark brown leather desk planner with brass bindings containing two notepads titled \"To-day\" and \"To-Morrow\" (stamped, GUCCI)

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson
Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

$220

Red Cobra Table Phone, Ericofon by LM Ericsson

Located in Vienna, AT

Vintage Rotary dial red ericofone. This is the model Cobra. It is made of thermoplastic ABS Designed in the 1950s in Sweden by Hugo Blomberg, Ralph Lysell and Gösta Thames, LM Ericsson...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain
Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain

$645

Brutalist lighter by Art3, Brass and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare brutalist lighter designed and made by art3 in spain in the 1970s. Handcrafted structure in brass and aluminum. Beautiful designer object that will decorate your inte...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain
Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

$442

Brutalist pencil holder by Arte3, 1980, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful pencil holder or card holder brutalise designed and produced by arte3 in the 80s in spain. Designer pencil holder in brass and silver metal. Beautiful and rare decorat...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass, Silver

Brutalist lighter by Leopold, Bronze and aluminum, 1970, Spain
Brutalist lighter by Leopold, Bronze and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Brutalist lighter by Leopold, Bronze and aluminum, 1970, Spain

$645

Brutalist lighter by Leopold, Bronze and aluminum, 1970, Spain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and rare brutalist lighter designed and made by leopold in spain in the 1970s. Handcrafted structure in bronze and aluminum. Beautiful designer object that will decorate your ...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century

$317

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder black Color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Handsome saddle leather letter holder. Great patina to leather. Good vintage condition. Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Leather

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 2224, 1980s
Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 2224, 1980s

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 2224, 1980s

$352

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 2224, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal, Steel, Plastic, Re-polished With aged patina Original condition.

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s
Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s

Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s

$206Sale Price / set|74% Off

Set of two desk accessories in Murano glass Saint Gobain Mid-Century Modern 70s

By Fontana Arte, Saint Gobain

Located in Palermo, IT

Elegant Set of paper divider and desk pen holder in crystal glass in shades of antique pink with brass accessories, produced in the 70s by the French company Saint Gobain and attribu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gucci Leather and Brass Bookends Italy 1970s
Gucci Leather and Brass Bookends Italy 1970s

Gucci Leather and Brass Bookends Italy 1970s

$1,831

Gucci Leather and Brass Bookends Italy 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Milano, IT

Leather and brass bookends made by Gucci manufacture. Under trademark. Gucci is an Italian fashion house active in high fashion and luxury goods based in Florence. Its products inclu...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set
Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

$735Sale Price / set|35% Off

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen With 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Boxed Set

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Lady Schaeffer Fountain Pen 14k Nib & Mechanical Pencil Pens Set With Supplied With An Original Plastic Schaeffer Presentation Box Mid-20th Century, Made in USA

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set
1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

$550 / set

1970s Lucite Ashtray and Lighter Set

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970s Lucite chrome ashtray and lighter desk set. Lighter measurements: Width 3.75", depth 2.5, height 4.25".

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Chrome

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File
1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File

$250

1970s Black Desk Tray Tiered Office Letter File

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s Midcentury Black Tiered Letter Desk Tray Office File Wood with faux leather Scuffs present around edges. No label. 15 D x 9.88 w x 7 H Preowned original vintage condition. See...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s
Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s

$305

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

Ceramic hedgehog pencil holder by Wittmann vienna around 1960s Original condition The penciles are not includet, they are nly for the photoshooting.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Cellar Quilted Leather Briefcase. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Cellar Quilted Leather Briefcase. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Cellar Quilted Leather Briefcase. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

$638Sale Price|20% Off

Cellar Quilted Leather Briefcase. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice briefcase is made of cellar quilted leather and brass. This is a French work in the style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Paper Desk Note Pad Cube on Lucite Base
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Paper Desk Note Pad Cube on Lucite Base

Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Paper Desk Note Pad Cube on Lucite Base

$250

Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Paper Desk Note Pad Cube on Lucite Base

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Form and function both describe this paper cube note pad. Can be used as a desk accessory in an office or on a kitchen counter for writing notes, however personally would be hard to ...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Lucite, Paper

Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder
Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder

Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder

$1,691Sale Price|20% Off

Erwin Walter Burger for FONTANA ARTE crystal photo holder

By Fontana Arte, Erwin Walter Burger

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant photo frame designed by Erwin Walter Burger for Fontana Arte in the 1950s, a refined example of Italian design that combines functionality and beauty. Made entirely of ground...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Golf Themed Letter Holder in Patinated Brass 1960s
Golf Themed Letter Holder in Patinated Brass 1960s

Golf Themed Letter Holder in Patinated Brass 1960s

$346

Golf Themed Letter Holder in Patinated Brass 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Golf Themed Letter Holder in Patinated Brass 1960s. Beautiful golf themed letter holder. Great shape, design and execution. Good patina. A practical item that looks great on your de...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France
Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France

Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France

$446Sale Price|20% Off

Stich Leather Pencil Holder Krystal Tray 1950s France

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice black Stich leather pen holder, comes with a Krystal Glass inlay signed '' Val Saint Lambert '' attributed to Hermes or Jacques Adnet.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Yellow “Radius One” Ashtray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts
Yellow “Radius One” Ashtray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts

Yellow “Radius One” Ashtray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts

$149

Yellow “Radius One” Ashtray by William Sklaroff for Smith Metal Arts

By William Sklaroff

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage yellow ashtray From the iconic Radius One line of desk accessories designed by William Sklaroff and produced by Smith Metal Arts of Buffalo. Presents well with bold even col...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s
P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s

P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s

$1,174

P. Chiesa Nile Green Glass and Bronze Pen Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy 1940s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular pen holder in Nile green faceted crystal with a decorative bronze elephant. This outstanding piece was designed by the mastery of Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Ar...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn
Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn

Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn

$387

Beautiful Auböck Mid-Century Pencil Cup Made From Horn

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a unique piece of Mid-Century Modern design. The pencil cup was carefully hand-carved out of the horn of a wild water buffalo and its bottom covered with green felt for p...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Horn, Felt

Vintage Silver Plated Trout/Salmon Letter or Napkin Holder by Modello Depositato
Vintage Silver Plated Trout/Salmon Letter or Napkin Holder by Modello Depositato

Vintage Silver Plated Trout/Salmon Letter or Napkin Holder by Modello Depositato

$200

Vintage Silver Plated Trout/Salmon Letter or Napkin Holder by Modello Depositato

Located in San Diego, CA

A vintage silver llated trout / salmon / fish letter or napkin holder by Modello Depositato of Italy, circa 1970s. This sporty cast figure in silver plated finish is not only practi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver Plate

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s
Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

$728

Seguso Murano Egg Paperweight in Murano Glass with Gold Dust, Italy 1950s

By Archimede Seguso

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic egg-shaped paperweight made in mouth-blown Murano glass with gold leaf inside. This incredibly charming paperweight was designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy during the 195...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray
Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray

$375

Mid Century Architectural Hugh Acton Two Tier Letter Tray

Located in San Diego, CA

Two level 1950s metal letter tray by Hugh Acton for the Brunswick Corporation USA, c. 1965 A minimilist architectural design. Substantial construction with the original black finish ...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s
Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s

$880

Midcentury Murano Glass and Gold Dust Spherical Paperweight with Bubbles, 1970s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Roma, IT

Beautiful midcentury Murano glass and gold dust spherical paperweight. It was produced in Italy during 1970s and attributed to Alfredo Barbini. Its peculiarity is the Murano glass...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.

Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.

$840Sale Price|36% Off

Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Gucci Silver Plated Quail Penholder with Leather Base, Italy
Gucci Silver Plated Quail Penholder with Leather Base, Italy

Gucci Silver Plated Quail Penholder with Leather Base, Italy

$1,409

Gucci Silver Plated Quail Penholder with Leather Base, Italy

By Gucci

Located in Den Haag, NL

Gucci vintage silver plated quail penholder mounted on a Black stitched leather base ,with a silver plate pen holder. Signed with Gucci and in very good vintage condition. comes wit...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

$225 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Leather & Walnut Paper Tray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of contemporary wood paper trays for desk organizing or saving papers and letters. Black leather exterior, walnut accents, and felt interiors. In excellent vintage condition...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets
Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets

Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets

$898

Leather and Reptile Mexican Brass Trimmed Folding Blotter with Pockets

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A sophisticated and classic blotter made in Mexico. The piece is trimmed in solid brass with a leather framework and reptile / snake facing / folding flaps with pockets on the oppos...

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer Hand Mirror
Swedish Designer Hand Mirror

Swedish Designer Hand Mirror

$300

Swedish Designer Hand Mirror

By Uno Kristiansson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A small handled mirror in pine from Sweden circa 1970s. Great simple mirror executed in pine. Could be used as a functional piece or for display. Would blend easily with other interi...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Pine

Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl with Lid
Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl with Lid

Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl with Lid

$293

Vintage Bohemian Cut Crystal Sugar Bowl with Lid

Located in Praha, CZ

Exquisite vintage Bohemian crystal sugar bowl featuring intricate hand-cut designs. This stunning piece is crafted from clear crystal and showcases a beautiful pattern of geometric c...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Crystal

Mid-century Modern desk sets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, plastic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desk sets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desk sets, popular names associated with this style include Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Olivetti, Tesla, and Jacques Adnet. 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 $38 and tops out at $7,600 while the average work can sell for $527.

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