Dillingham Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this nice vintage desk made by Dillingham
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Desks
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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Scandiline Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Scandiline 1
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Scandiline Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 79 wide x 39.5 deep x 29.25 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches Good Vintage Condition - Minor A...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk
By Stow Davis
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Stow Davis Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Executive Desk This desk measures: 108 wide x 42.5 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Wear and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Florence Knoll Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk This desk measures: 66 wide x 32 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Fair Vintage Condition - Desk has Stain Wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Arne Vodder styled Mid Century Desk with Allan Gould Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wonderful walnut desk with boomerang sculptural top, two drawers one small and one file sized with brass pulls. Also includes an Allan Gould compass desk chair which was used by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Desk by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel Walnut
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1957 Desk designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in Sorrel finish (walnut). Offers a bank of divided storage at left, the lowest of which is file size; a pull out writ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Jules Leleu- A French 1950s 3 Drawer Walnut Writing Table with Brass Details
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century three drawer walnut desk with brass details. A similar desk is shown page 137 of the book "Jules et Andre Leleu" by Vivianne Jutheau - Edited...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Desk by Pierre Guariche, Mahogany, France, 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Pierre Guariche Desk Model 620 1960s desk by Pierre Guariche ARP (plastic arts workshop) for Minvielle, made of mahogany and laminate. Clean lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany
Minimalist Desk Produced by Sormani Cherry Wood and Metal, c 1950
By Sormani
Located in London, GB
Minimalist desk by Sormani Cherry wood and metal. Two drawer
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 83 wide x 39 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches We take our photos in a controlled l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Richard Schultz For Knoll Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a mid century modern executive desk by Knoll International. It was designed by Richard Schultz in the mid 1960's. It's made of rosewood and has chrome legs. It has 2 pull out...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
$2,545Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Desk Sideboard Bureau Secretaire Belgium Design, 1960s
By Jos De Mey
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk sideboard, bureau secretaire.The honey-colored sideboard desk has been made of an ash veneer wood and brass feet. It ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
$3,499Sale Price|63% Off
Rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut Push-Button Executive Desk by SLS Environetics
Located in Lafayette, IN
This ultra-rare and ultra-cool desk features a black steel frame, walnut veneer cabinet and brushed-aluminum legs with rosewood inlay. The contrasting woods, aluminum accents and minimalist, mid-century lines, make this desk is the epitome of 70's chic! However, what makes this desk truly remarkable is its parlor trick... Cable-actuated, spring-loaded drawers that open at the touch of a button! (see video) This unique desk was custom-designed by SLS Environetics and produced by Leopold/Litton Industries for use in offices at the Sears Tower...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
$1,481Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Egon Ostergaard
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Designed for those who appreciate fine craftsmanship, this handcrafted teak wood work desk is a timeless piece that blends artisanal skill with mid-century elegance. Crafted by skill...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair
$3,800 / set
Rare Modern Italian G.C Columbo Desk with Chair
By Tonon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant contemporary modern desk with a black lacquer finish and burl drawer fronts. This ultra-sleek Italian desk has four drawers ensuring plenty of room for storage and workspa...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
$1,352Sale Price|53% Off
Mid Century Teak Foldable Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid Century foldable desk This space saving folding desk or office unit from the 1960's was expertly crafted of teak in England. Whe...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Tobacco Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 18.25 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 23.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Desk has M...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century American Walnut Desk, Hand-Crafted, 3 Drawers, 1950s-70s
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century walnut desk with a large top drawer next ot a smaller drawer over a bottom cabint drawer NEEDS REFINISHING AND REPAIRS TO VENEER
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
1968 Executive Desk
$6,500
1968 Executive Desk
Located in Hanover, MA
Executive desk formerly belonging to noted architect George M. Notter, (1933–2007) of the Boston firm Anderson Notter Finegold (now known as Finegold Alexander Architects). Current institutional memory at the firm suggests it was a special order from Herman Miller for the then new New York offices of MGM, however Herman Miller's archivist was unable to confirm. Styling, particularly the distinctive slim milled aluminum tracks through which the entire drawer carriage glides is clearly similar to Warren Platner's designs for Lehigh-Leopold which were then among the most costly of executive office furnishings. The bent flat bar chromed steel base with its distinctive pigeon toe splay is somewhat similar to a table base in Stow Davis' Electa Series, designed by Alexis Yermakov circa 1971. Walnut laminate top is very clean with no issues. One corner edge shows a small separation. The only identifying markings are within the milled aluminum channel: G.P. F.I. 2 And the date Dec. 20, 1968. See image 18. Between the rectangular laminate top and the chrome base is a heavy blackened steel plate. Underneath the bent chrome pigeon toe feet are bars of a thick phenolic material which act as floor protector. We can have keys made to fit the two locking drawers. Tim Anderson...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Bernhard Pedersen Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in Toledo, OH
This beautiful Danish rosewood writing desk is complete with 3 drawers and a barrel top that rolls back to expose the desk. The interior has a pull out writing surface. This piece is...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Jules Wabbes, Desk, Wood, Steel, Belgium, 1960s
By Jules Wabbes
Located in High Point, NC
A laminated wood and black-lacquered steel desk designed by Jules Wabbes and produced by Le Mobilier Universel, Belgium, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Touch ups or re...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel drop front secretary desk by Raymond Loewy. Comprised of an oak case, cerused oak drawer fronts, and blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Personal Custom Partner’s Desk, Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York 1950
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan Personal Custom Partner’s Desk Kagan-Dreyfuss, New York, 1950 This exquisite custom Partner’s Desk by Vladimir Kagan is constructed from solid walnut and walnut veneer...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1960's American of Martinsville Desk
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960's American of Martinsville desk with structural details and original pulls. Nice corner details. Marked inside drawer. Two f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Bodil Kjaer Desk
$56,250
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...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood right corner desk that can be fully dismantled for...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An original Pierre Jeanneret X frame teak and leather Administrative Desk from the Civic buildings of Chandigarh, India, matched to a fully upholstered Mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Writing Desk by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic sleek vintage writing desk with a two drawer case featuring an unusual mahogany oyster veneer technique on anodized aluminum legs. Stamped Thomasville on the bottom.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 452 Rosewood Tambour Door Executive Desk
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Model 452 Rosewood Tambour door executive desk This desk measures: 74.5 wide x 28 deep x 35 high, with a chair clearance of 24 inches We take ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Jens Risom Walnut Carpathian Elm Burl Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
Jens Risom Executive Walnut Desk with Carpathian Elm Burl Top 1990s Featuring 4 drawers and one file drawer. With casters. 77"W x 37 7/8"D x 28...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Monteverdi Young Boomerang Desk, Gilded and Ebonized, 1960's
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into a world where luxury meets artistry with this monumental executive desk, a true statement piece designed by the illustrious Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young. At an awe-i...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Maitland Smith Fossil Stone Inlaid Bronze Mount Vanity /Ladies Desk
Located in Westport, CT
Maitland smith Fossil stone inlaid, bronze mount and curved design vanity table/ladies desk, elegant flair design curved legs and 4 felt lined draws.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Precious Stone
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood left corner desk that can be fully dismantled for ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
American Mid Century Iconic Walnut & Rosewood Desk by Kent Coffey Rare
By Kent-Coffey
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful walnut a classic MCM desk by Kent Coffey a rare piece to find nice original finish and patina very light use , unique rosewood accent handle with brass accents very clean p...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed 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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Executive Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century walnut executive desk This desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Pine desk by Maison Regain, France, ca. 1970
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
This pine desk, designed by Regain, combines simplicity, sturdiness, and timeless elegance. Crafted from high-quality pine, this piece showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with clean...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Desk Attributed to Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Mid Century, architectural desk, nicely refinished, clean and ready to use condition. The desk features a single bank of three drawers, each with a lip form handle, which h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin, Desk, Brazil 1976.
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Jorge Zalszupin Desk by Atelier Moveis. São Paulo, Brazil Rare because it's the large model. Labeled and dated December 1976. Perfect condition, restoration done by a cabinetmaker. ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE
$2,145Sale Price|20% Off
UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian desk that can be fully dismantled for ease of transport...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman Mid Century Basket Weave Bleached Oak Desk This desk measures: 63.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Franklin Park, IL
George Nelson for Herman Miller Mid Century Desk with Return This desk measures: 80.75 wide x 18.5 deep x 45 high The return measures: 59 wide x 29.5 deep x 29 inches high, with a c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s Hollywood Regency…
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Gampel-Stoll Elephant Desk, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s Hollywood Regency…
By Gampel-Stoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Gampel and Stoll kidney shaped elephant desk with one drawer. Fretwork border around the top of the desk. The desk has been 100% restored and has new satin white lacquer. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Monteverdi Young Demi Lune Executive Desk
Located in Alhambra, CA
Incredibly rare Monteverdi Young Demi-Lune executive desk. Gorgeous mahogany & walnut construction. Features multiple drawers and plenty of file and office supply storage. Rare piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Mahogany, Glass, Walnut
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park
$299Sale Price / set|49% Off
Rare Vintage Rustic Western Oak Desk & Chair Set from Yellowstone National Park
Located in Lafayette, IN
This desert oak desk & chair set was custom ordered by the Yellowstone National Park Services from Westwood of Texas. We procured this particular des...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Queen Anne Style Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated writing desk crafted in warm walnut, showcasing a streamlined form and elegant proportions. Designed with practicality in mind, it offers a spacious work surface along ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Jacques Adnet - A French 1950s Desk with Lamp 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Large executive French Desk
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Large executive French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This 1940s executive desk, from a Palm Beach estate decorated by Juan Pablo Molineux, is a masterpiece of antique craftsmanship. It features a bl...
Category
1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Gold Leaf
DANISH MID CENTURY BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF LARGE SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Danish Mid Century Modern, very large Brazilian wood left corner desk that can be fully dismantl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 95.75 wide x 39.5 deep x 29.75 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches Good...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
$3,617Sale Price|30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, 1960s
By Bernini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare and unusual desk model N°804 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini. Pulling out the desk top opens the rolltop. This desk cabinet has plenty of storage space, 10 drawers a...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it has no label or sign. This desk has enough space for storage, it has two drawers and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
$5,595 / set
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk
By Jens Risom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jens Risom Mid Century Walnut Corner Desk The desk measures: 62 wide x 28 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches The retur...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
$1,598Sale Price|25% Off
Exceptional Minimalistic Vintage Totally Free-Hanging Teak 1960 Retro Desk
Located in Markington, GB
Totally free-hanging large teak 1960 retro desk, super minimalistic. It has a large desk and two cupboards. Height can be adjusted as required, it is very easy to fix to the wall (with metal or wooden wall brackets which are all included!). We have been very lucky when we were offered a very large house...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Rare 1940s Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk Leather Top & Drawers
$21,200Sale Price|20% Off
Rare 1940s Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Partners Desk Leather Top & Drawers
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Simply put, perhaps the most elegant desk designed by Edward J. Wormley. This very rare and early partner's desk, designed for Dunbar, c. 1946, model number 4600. Leather wrapped desk...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
$5,680Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern desk table by Hekman Furniture Parson Design. 3 Drawer finished back Dimensions. 58 W ; 30 H ; 24 D Overall Knee Clearance. 23 7/8.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood
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