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Period: 1950s
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox
American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

American Colonial Cherry Drop-Down Desk by Maddox

By Maddox Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Cherry, Brass Pulls Dimensions: 39.25”H x 36”W x 19.25”D Table Height 28"

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American American Colonial Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century American Modern Studio Craft Walnut Desk by Richard Artschwager
Mid-Century American Modern Studio Craft Walnut Desk by Richard Artschwager

Mid-Century American Modern Studio Craft Walnut Desk by Richard Artschwager

By Richard Artschwager

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Walnut Studio Craft single pedestal desk by renowned painter and sculptor, Richard Artschwager, who designed a small collection of furniture in New York City in 1953. These pieces ar...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Walnut

Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase
Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase

Italian Desk - Secretary / Bookcase

Located in Pomona, CA

An Italian Secretary Bookcase / China Cabinet. Drawer fronts and drop front banded with burl walnut center panels. Dome cornice top and the whole sitting on bracket feet.

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Italian Other Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller
George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

$1,600Sale Price|50% Off

George Nelson Desk for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Mateo, CA

Double pedestal desk by Herman Miller. This desk was probably a custom order. There are three wide drawers and three small drawers. The top small drawer has a sliding pencil...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Chrome

Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark

Large Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark

By E. Pedersen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer

Located in WIJCKEL, NL

Bodil Kjaer Large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included. The desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts. Literature: Mobilia, June 1961. Shipping services: Ask for our competitive shipping quote. Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office furniture...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk

Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk

By Mummenthaler and Meier

Located in Buffalo, NY

A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, This is a highly sought-afte...

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Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Birch, Teak

Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s
Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s

Large Executive Desk by Anonima Castelli, Italy 1950s

By Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Wood, veneered surfaces, stained wood plinth. An elegant and architecturally balanced executive desk attributed to Anonima Castelli, Bologna, dating from the late 1940s to early 195...

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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955
George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office desk and Return 1955

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

George Nelson for Herman Miller Executive Office Desk and Return, 1955 Walnut case with laminate top and aluminum “H” base legs. The long cabinet is finished on all sides, featuring ...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy
Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy

Melchiorre Bega Desk, 1950s Italy

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Italian desk in a beautiful caramel wood. Four pull-out drawers flank each side of the desk. Angular extension on the left side of the desk for extra writing space and fanta...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker
Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker

Elegant Neoclassical Desk by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

Elegant neoclassical desk, designed for Baker, circa 1960s. It is a versatile size and would make a great desk, console table, dressing table, or vanity. It offers a nice amount of s...

Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959
John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

John Van Koert Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Cherry Wood Roll Top Desk, 1959

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern roll top writing desk By John Van Koert for Drexel USA, 1959 Sculpted cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 30"W x 22"D x 46.25"H...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959
Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959

Peter Hvidt, Desk, Teak, Steel, Denmark, 1959

By Peter Hvidt

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and steel desk designed by Peter Hvidt and produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1959. Minor oxidation present to metal and brass Wear consistent with age and use Ove...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)
Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

Italian Vintage Writing Desk Attributed to Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s)

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in London, GB

Italian vintage writing desk attributed to celebrated furniture maker, Vittorio Dassi (circa 1950s). This represents iconic design along with a gorgeous marquetry exterior and iconic...

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern  PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern  PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern PetiteTable Desk Designed by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern petite desk elegantly named "Dattilo" in wood teak designed by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s. The drawer front is very elegant, inspired by the co...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood
French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood

French Brutalist Dining Table in Solid Wood

By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This striking French Brutalist dining table, crafted in the 1950s, is a masterful study of form and function. The monolithic construction and bold architectural lines are enhanced by...

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French Brutalist Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By B. Landsman, Walnut, Oak, Czech, 1950s
Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By B. Landsman, Walnut, Oak, Czech, 1950s

Restored Mid Century Writing Desk, By B. Landsman, Walnut, Oak, Czech, 1950s

By Bohumil Landsman

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Desk dimensions: Height: 76 cm (29.9 in) Width: 115 cm (45.3 in) Width: 65 cm (25.6 in) Legroom: Height: 73.5 cm (28.9 in) Width: 63.5 cm (25 in) This writing desk is an excellent ...

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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli
Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli

Italian Rosewood Mid Century Modern Executive Desk Gio Ponti Fornaroli Rosselli

A inconic & rare Mid-Century Modern Italian table Rosewood & steel executive desk, designed by Gio Ponti, Antonio Fornaroli & Alberto Rosselli and produced by Studio PFR, circa 1955,...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Desk
Bodil Kjaer Desk

Bodil Kjaer Desk

By Bodil Kjaer

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and early Bodil Kjaer desk in wenge by E. Pederson & Sons. The desk has four drawers with a chrome and brass key. Polished chrome-plated steel frame. Signed with applied manuf...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950
20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950

20th Century Wood Venetian Bureau Desk, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Venetian bureau from the mid-20th century. Furniture finished for the center, carved, veneered, and inlaid in walnut, burl, maple, and beech. This tall-legged bureau, beautifully pro...

Category

Italian Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk Table designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stylish Executive desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s,truly unique design characterized by a sinuous top with an arched line in contrast with the central part convex in the oppo...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Glass, Teak

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

Italian Mid Century Executive Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Stunning desk designed by Vitoro Dassi in the 1950s, featuring a black glass top beneath which is a wooden band shaped like a gull's wing that connects to the central section. This r...

Category

Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details
Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details

Fine French Art Deco Cherry Desk with Bronze Details

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco two drawers cherry desk with bronze details.

Category

French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Chrome

Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist
Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist

Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1950 - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...

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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Oak Desk From The Netherlands, Circa 1950
Mid Century Oak Desk From The Netherlands, Circa 1950

Mid Century Oak Desk From The Netherlands, Circa 1950

Located in Nashville, TN

Mid Century Oak Desk From The Netherlands, Circa 1950. Rare model with original hardware. Great patina and use.

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European Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Oak

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957
Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957

Gianfranco Frattini Desk Model 530 Bernini Italy 1957

By Gianfranco Frattini, Bernini

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Stunning medium sized writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini and manufactured by Bernini, Italy 1957. This desk is made of nicely grained rosewood and cherrywood vene...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy
Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy

Boomerang Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1950s Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Architectural black boomerang executive desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano. Finished with leather desktop inclusion. Floating pedestal on right side and longer return on the le...

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Italian Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Mid Century Table Desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s
Italian Mid Century Table Desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

Italian Mid Century Table Desk and chair designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Italian Mid-Century Desk and Chair Designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s This stunning Italian Mid-Century desk and chair set was designed by the renowned designer Vittorio Dassi ...

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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Maple, Teak

Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk
Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk

Landstrom Furniture Bleached and Limed Mahogany Six-Drawer Desk

By Landstrom Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Landstrom furniture desk in bleached and limed mahogany. Aged nickel over copper drop disc pulls and trefoil escutcheons. Five drawers to the left, a single drawer above the opening ...

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American Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Copper, Nickel

Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi
Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi

Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Majestic Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s, givenits large and rare dimensions , can be assumed that it was designed on special commission, the...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid century Executive Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani ,  1950s
Italian Mid century Executive Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani ,  1950s

Italian Mid century Executive Table Desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani , 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Mid-century Italian desk attributed to Osvaldo Borsani, crafted in the 1950s. This elegant piece features six front drawers with the distinctive “grissinato” motif and original brass...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Floating Top Iron & Walnut Writing Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished, Patinated Iron With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for...

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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Iron

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Cute and stylish Italian midcentury modern desk, with a graceful chair, attributed to Paolo Buffa. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. B...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa Mahogany & Brass Drop-Down Desk Italy, 1950
Paolo Buffa Mahogany & Brass Drop-Down Desk Italy, 1950

Paolo Buffa Mahogany & Brass Drop-Down Desk Italy, 1950

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

A rare and exquisite mahogany cabinet with molded front panel, rectangular top and dentil carved moldings. (Pair available, the other a dry-bar cabinet). The drop-down secretary wi...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen in the 1950s
Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen in the 1950s

Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen in the 1950s

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Vigevano, PV

"Model 200" teak desk with asymmetrical top and two drawers, without keys. Designer: Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950. This desk will be delivered fu...

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Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return
George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return

George Nelson "Dry Erase" Desk with Return

By George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Newly laminated Formica top with dry erase laminate. Very cool, dry/erase surface for your work desk. Extr...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s
20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s

20th Century Wood Italian Louis XV Style Writing Desk, 1950s

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Curved piece of furniture in Louis XV style, veneered in poplar burl and fruitwood, of beautiful line and pleasant furnishings. Desk f...

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Italian Louis XV Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red
Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red

Vintage Campaign Style Writing Table/Desk Lacquered in Red

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Classic Campaign style desk manufactured by Sligh of Holland/Grand Rapids, Michigan. Restored, consist of five drawers with recessed brass pulls. Inlaid leather top with elegant embossed gold design and brass legs. Brass bound corners and Campaign pulls...

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American Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair
Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair

Arthur Umanoff Matching Sculptural Desk and Chair

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arthur Umanoff desk and chair. Extremely elegant and timeless design made with an iron frame, walnut slats and rush accents giving it it's classic Umanoff look. One middle drawer, a ...

Category

American Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Iron

Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark
Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark

Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark

By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This desk was designed in the early 1950s by esteemed designer Nanna Ditzel for production by Søren Willadsen. Ditzel studied design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with oth...

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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's
Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's

Jean Prouvé, Bureau "Surveillant" Bois Métal Laqué Et Plateau Formica Noir 50's

By Jean Prouvé

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

jean Prouvé (1901-1984, France) : Bureau " Surveillant" Rare modèle du bureau "surveillant : structure des pieds à section carré en métal laqué noir, caisson bois plaqué et plate...

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French Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Metal

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950
Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

Vittorio Dassi Monumental Desk Wall Unit for Mobili Cantù, Italy, 1950

By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Vittorio Dassi

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Monumental and very rare desk wall unit by Vittorio Dassi for Mobili Cantù – Italy, circa 1950. Italian walnut, birch and brass details. Corner assembly between two walls at a 90-deg...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk
Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk

Vintage Italian Painted Drop-Leaf Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Style: Italian Provincial Materials: Painted Wood

Category

Italian Other Vintage 1950s Desks

Materials

Wood