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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

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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Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Rosewood 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk 1960s
Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Rosewood 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk 1960s

Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Rosewood 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk 1960s

$14,500 / item

Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Rosewood 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk 1960s

By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed in the early 1960s by Danish designer Severin Hansen, this desk was produced by Haslevs Møbelfabrik. This factory is generally known for its great construction, and this des...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel
Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

$1,995Sale Price|30% Off

Unique Mid-Century Modern Maple 9 Drawer Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique Mid-Century Modern maple 9 drawer desk by Drexel in a blonde maple finish. All solid maple drawers with organizer trays and lowered drawers have deep paper file slots. Very un...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Maple

Silas Desk
Silas Desk

Silas Desk

$7,495 / item

Silas Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Silas Desk finds its inspiration from the classic “Makers Bench” from the Mid-Century Modern period. A contemporary design crafted in solid hardwood with steel and brass accents....

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe
Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe

$5,800

Custom Designed Slumped Glass Desk by Laurel Fyfe

By Laurel Fyfe

Located in Dallas, TX

This is an absolutely breathtaking piece. It is impossible to capture the beauty and simplicity of this desk with a camera. It is a thick clear sheet of glass that has been manipulated by the world renowned glass artist Laurel Fyfe into the form of a gently draped desk...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass

Monteverdi-Young Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk
Monteverdi-Young Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk

Monteverdi-Young Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk

$6,095

Monteverdi-Young Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk

By Monteverdi-Young

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Monteverdi-Young Signature Line Mid Century Walnut Boomerang Desk This desk measures: 110.5 wide x 42.5 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 28.5 inches Good Vintage Condition...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Zebrawood Kidney Shaped Desk with Floating Top
Late 20th Century Zebrawood Kidney Shaped Desk with Floating Top

Late 20th Century Zebrawood Kidney Shaped Desk with Floating Top

$6,895

Late 20th Century Zebrawood Kidney Shaped Desk with Floating Top

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful late 20th century desk defined by its fluid kidney shaped silhouette and rich zebrawood veneer. The top features a continuous band of dramatic grain that wraps around the...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Zebra Wood

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Mid-Century Executive Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

$5,500

Mid-Century Executive Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century executive desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik. Made in Denmark circa 1960s. This desk is substantial in size with the ability to floa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980
Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980

Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980

$25,835

Pierre Chapo, vintage desk model B40 in solid elm, circa 1980

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Large desk design by Pierre Chapo and produced in 1980. This desk B40 is made in solid Elml. The desk is in good vintage condition. The feet can be moved around to fit your space. Th...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Elm

Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Boomerang Desk
Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Boomerang Desk

Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Boomerang Desk

$7,795

Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Boomerang Desk

By Peter Løvig Nielsen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Boomerang Desk This desk measures: 58.5 wide x 34.75 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches Good Vintage Condition...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb
MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

$3,295

MCM Maple Student Desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb, Winchendon

Located in Topeka, KS

Fantastic vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) maple student desk #1560 Planner Group for Winchendon designed by Paul McCobb. This piece has been attributed based upon archived research ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler

$2,326

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for GV Møbler

By Arne Vodder

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This modernist desk was designed by one of the most respected Danish designers of the 20th century, Arne Vodder. He designed this model for the Danish manufacturer GV Møbler (Gasvig ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Natural Desk
Mid Century Natural Desk

Mid Century Natural Desk

$2,018 / item

Mid Century Natural Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Mid Century natural desk with a brown farmhouse style top with three natural design drawers above a splayed leg iron base. Dimensions: 63" W x 28" D x 32" H.

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

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

$13,152

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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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

$4,462 / set

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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk
Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

$3,160Sale Price|20% Off

Professionally Restored Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Executive Walnut Desk

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This is a beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut executive desk featuring a unique boomerang-shaped top with stunning walnut grain. A shared mechanism locks all four drawers when the bolt on the center desk drawer is locked. Stamped “Jackson Desk...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk
Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk

$32,500

Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk

By Paul Evans

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your workspace with our Vintage Boho Paul Evans Cityscape Executive Desk. This iconic piece, designed by American artist Paul Evans, merges Bohemian flair with modernist soph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s
Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s

$13,505

Guido Faleschini Mariani L-Shaped Executive Desk-Black Leather, Italy 1970s

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Den Haag, NL

An Italian midcentury L-shaped executive desk by Guido Faleschini by Mariani with a black leather top and very dark blue faux velvet sides and chrome accents. This desk also features a file sorter that slide within a unique recessed channel. A three drawer filing cabinet...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Stainless Steel

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

$25,000

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

By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen

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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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk
J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk

$7,095 / item

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk

By J. Wade Beam, Brueton

Located in Franklin Park, IL

J. Wade Beam for Brueton Ponte Mid Century Walnut Cantilever Desk This desk measures: 83.75 wide x 35.75 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches Fair Vintage Condition ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll
Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll

$1,195

Hekman Furniture Mid Century Desk with Cylinder Roll

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Hekman Furniture mid century desk with cylinder roll The desk measures: 53 wide x 28 deep x 33 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

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

$14,679

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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Florentine Gilt Desk with Drawers, 1960's Italy
Italian Mid-Century Florentine Gilt Desk with Drawers, 1960's Italy

Italian Mid-Century Florentine Gilt Desk with Drawers, 1960's Italy

$1,600

Italian Mid-Century Florentine Gilt Desk with Drawers, 1960's Italy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Florentine Writing Desk with 5 Drawers in Giltwood, Italy 1960's This vintage wooden desk is remarkable with all its detailing including the writing surface featuring a leather faux...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Giltwood

Modernist Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top
Modernist Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top

Modernist Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top

$4,900

Modernist Rosewood Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome Leather Top

By Ste. Marie and Laurent

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist Rosewood Vintage Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent in Chrome and Leather Top This stunning Mid-Century Modern vintage desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent is a true statement piece...

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1960s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk
Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

$3,292Sale Price|40% Off

Very Rare Stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 U.K.A.E.A UK Atomic Energy Authority Desk

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original fully stamped Waring & Gillow 1960 light walnut U.K.A.E.A Uk Atomic Energy Authority double sided walnut desk This desk ...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Walnut

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's
Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

$6,600Sale Price|20% Off

Large Rosewood Executive Desk, Jens Risom, Y Pulls, 1960's

By Jens Risom

Located in Culver City, CA

This desk doesn’t whisper mid-century sophistication; it growls it through a cloud of cigar smoke and a well-poured glass of whisky. Designed by Jens Risom, this executive desk in ri...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk
Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk

Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk

$5,195

Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk

By Lou Hodges

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Lou Hodges Mid Century Oak Cantilever Executive Desk This desk measures: 71.75 wide x 32 deep x 28.25 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches Great Vintage Condition - Small Area...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak

J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk
J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk

J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk

$10,447

J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk

By Jens Quistgaard, Lovig Dansk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

J H Quistgaard for Lovig Mid Century Danish Rosewood Desk This desk measures: 63.25 wide x 31.25 deep x 33.25 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches The height to the work surfac...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur

$4,480 / item

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

An elegant study in balance and proportion, this handcrafted mid-century modern writing desk showcases clean lines, precise detailing, and timeless appeal. Its symmetrical floating p...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk
Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

$4,295

Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mid Century Walnut and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 65 wide x 36 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 28.25 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting stu...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Swedish Designer, Desk, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1910s
Swedish Designer, Desk, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1910s

Swedish Designer, Desk, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1910s

$6,800

Swedish Designer, Desk, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1910s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and brass Art Nouveau desk likely designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1910s. Heavy wear to tabletop surface. Mild to moderate wear to side panels. Mild to moderate wear ins...

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1910s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s

L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s

$7,400

L. Chr. Larsen & Søn, Desk, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and black lacquered iron desk designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Some surface imperfections on tabletop and inside drawers. Wear consistent with age and use. Overa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk
Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk

Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk

$10,395

Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk

By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Leon Rosen for Pace Mid Century Burlwood and Chrome Executive Desk This desk measures: 95.75 wide x 40.75 deep x 28.75 high, with a chair clearance of 26.75 inches Great Vintage Co...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s
Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s

Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s

$3,346

Danish desk table by Sven Ellekaer 1960s

By Sven Ellekaer

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Exclusive wooden desk attributed to the important Danish designer and architect Sven Ellekaer. Ellekaer's unmistakable design with its V-shaped curved wood and the precise union betw...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold
72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

$1,995

72" Desk or Conference Table by Lehigh Leopold

By Lehigh Leopold

Located in South Charleston, WV

71 5/8 x 35 5/8 x 28.75". Lehigh Leopold circa 1970. May be used as a conference table or executive desk. An exceptional piece of furniture, over engineered and industrial strengt...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s
Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s

Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s

$3,450

Dyrlund Danish Teak Executive Desk with Rounded Drum Pedestal Base, c. 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking Danish modern executive desk by Dyrlund, crafted in rich teak with the brand's signature soft, rounded edge detailing along the top. The rectangular top floats above a sub...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1950s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Beech and Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Beech and Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Beech and Brass

$4,673

1950s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk in Beech and Brass

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

This writing desk, proudly crafted in Italy, embodies the timeless aesthetics of the Mid-Century design movement prevalent during the 1950s. Its exquisite design showcases the design...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725
Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725

$9,394

Italian large Desk by Vittorio Dassi solid wood and glass 60s - G725

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Imposing desk from the 50's and 60's attributed to the Italian designer Vittorio Dassi. Structure in solid wood and veneer, top in red glass. It is composed of two boxes with 4 drawers on each side. Very nice desk...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk
Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk

Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk

$2,850

Newly Refinished - Vintage Heywood Wakefield “Streamline Modern” Desk

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Birch

Florence Knoll Desk
Florence Knoll Desk

Florence Knoll Desk

$5,198

Florence Knoll Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Knoll International Planed Office Group double pedestal desk with modesty panel model 1503. Features five drawers one for files. Modesty pane...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by House of Jaipur
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by House of Jaipur

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by House of Jaipur

$4,290 / item

Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood Desk by House of Jaipur

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your workspace with this exquisite handcrafted teak executive desk, a statement of refined luxury and artisanal craftsmanship. Designed for discerning collectors and professi...

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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk
Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

$4,500

Vintage mid century modern exquisite Danish teak wood desk

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1960s Danish teak wood desk. Excellent mid century modern floating style with sculptural legs and handles. Features three drawers on the right and a filing drawer on the left. There ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk
Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk

Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk

$5,195

Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk

By Egon Ostergaard

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Egon Østergaard Style Danish Teak Tambour Door Roll Top Desk This desk measures: 38 wide x 18 deep x 36 high, with a chair clearance of 26.25 inches Great Vintage Condition - Finis...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s
Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

$60,000

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992), this sculptural writing desk stands as an exceptional example of the designer’s refined vision for Brazilian modern furniture. Widely rega...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood

Vintage teak 1960 llarge Desk on solid metal hairpin metal legs
Vintage teak 1960 llarge Desk on solid metal hairpin metal legs

Vintage teak 1960 llarge Desk on solid metal hairpin metal legs

$864Sale Price|30% Off

Vintage teak 1960 llarge Desk on solid metal hairpin metal legs

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage Teak Desk with Hairpin Metal Legs, 1960s MID-CENTURY INDUSTRIAL ELEGANCE A striking 1960s vintage teak desk, combining the warmth of natural wood with the clean, architect...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Dudouyt - Inspired - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France
Dudouyt - Inspired - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France

Dudouyt - Inspired - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France

$7,280

Dudouyt - Inspired - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A bold study in rhythm and mass, this French dining table presents a tactile equilibrium between volume and detail. The broad rectangular top rests upon four monumental cylindrical l...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

French Riviera Style Bamboo Desk Italy 1960s
French Riviera Style Bamboo Desk Italy 1960s

French Riviera Style Bamboo Desk Italy 1960s

$2,701

French Riviera Style Bamboo Desk Italy 1960s

By Dal Vera

Located in Munich, DE

Elegant French Riviera style desk made of bamboo and wicker with two side drawers with recessed brass handles by the well-known manufacturer Dal Vera, Italy 1960s. A timeless desk wh...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953
Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

$8,690

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1953

By Thonet, Pierre Paulin

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic small midcentury modern writing desk was designed by Pierre Paulin 1953 and produced by Thonet, Model CM141. It features a Base in black lacquered steel surmounted by a...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Steel

Vista of California Industrial Style Mid-Century Modern Desk
Vista of California Industrial Style Mid-Century Modern Desk

Vista of California Industrial Style Mid-Century Modern Desk

$1,750

Vista of California Industrial Style Mid-Century Modern Desk

Located in Fulton, CA

Mid-Century Modern desk by Vista of California. Design influenced and in the manner of Paul McCobb or Florence Knoll. Walnut with a metal exoskeleton. Formica top offers a very durab...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

$10,820

Italian Mid-Century Double-Sided Walnut Desk by Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Buccinasco, MI

Exceptional Italian double-sided desk from the 1950s, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. Crafted in finely grained walnut, this impressive piece features a perfectly balanced...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Walnut, Wood

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk
Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk

$2,096Sale Price|30% Off

Sligh Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

Sligh Furniture Walnut Faux Bamboo and Stenciled Leather Top Insert Executive Desk. Measures 55" in width, 26" in depth and 30" in height. Knee clearance is 24.5".

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Walnut

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass
Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

$6,600Sale Price|25% Off

Rare Midcentury Paul McCobb #1562 Drop Lid Desk with Organizer Maple Black Brass

By Paul McCobb, Planner Group

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Paul McCobb planner group #1562 drop lid desk with Rare organizer inside and adjustable glass shelf in original Black Lacquer finish brass cone pulls all solid maple. Flip ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

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