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Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Faux Wood Laminate Writing Desk. Designed to bring a timeless appeal to any home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Solid Oak Desk with Laminate Top
Good vintage condition with one leg having a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Laminate
Mid Century Laminated Blonde Maple Parsons Desk
By Parsons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A stylish Mid Century Desk with simple refined form. With a single apron drawer with a rectangular
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern black metal laminate desk Arco BBPR Olivetti, 1960s
Desk or dining table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American mid-century modern wood laminate desk George Nelson Herman Miller 1960s
Desk or writing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 38.98 in D 28.55 in
Knoll Walnut Mid Century Modern Double Pedestal Desk with White Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Knoll walnut double pedestal desk. This is a gorgeous office desk, perfect for a mid century home
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Modern Walnut and Steel Desk with Blue Laminate Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-drawer desk composed of a light blue laminate surface with walnut trim, drawer and foot rest
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 30.25 in W 59.25 in D 29.5 in
West Michigan Furniture Company American Mid-Century Burl Laminate Campaign Desk
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rectangular campaign desk with a burl wood laminate top with two drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Wood, Laminate, Burl
H 28.25 in W 54.25 in D 24 in
1960s Mid Century Wood and Laminate Desk by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern desk by Jens Risom and circa 1960 has a classic Danish modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Lane Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Desk
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful vintage Lane Mid-Century Modern walnut desk. This piece features atomic tapered legs
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Vintage Rosewood Laminate Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive vintage secretary desk wows by combining rosewood print laminate, a spacious work
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Rosewood
1960s Mid Century Modern Walnut Writing Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut executive desk designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, Netherlands, 1960's
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch Design Desk, made in the Netherlands 1960's. In the style of
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Executive Mid-century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern style executive desk with yellow formica top, metal handles and cane back.
(Please confirm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut, Laminate
Mid-Century Modern Child, Student Desk manner of Jean Prove
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Childs ,Student Desk manner of Jean Prove,,green metal,steel painted
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century American Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double pedestal mid-century desk with laminate top. Six total drawers for storage and finished wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Vittorio Dassi Desk Minimal Geometric Mahogany and Laminate Midcentury
By Dassi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vittorio Dassi desk minimal geometric mahogany and laminate midcentury.
The parts in colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
Large Black Desk Files Drawers, Wood Metal, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawers and files (optional) is a study on Mid-Century Modern utilitarian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Drexel MCM Biscayne Desk in Walnut with White Laminate Top
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
a richly grained walnut. The top is white laminate giving this desk a week look of MCM. The top also
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
20th Mid-century Red Laminate & Steel Playing Dice Paperweight, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
on a steel base. This base is attached to a red laminate circle typical of its era.
Shipping:
10
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Steel
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Writing Desk With Laminate Top
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Adjustable Height Metal School Desk With Laminate Top. Item features a wood grain laminate
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Post Modern Black & Brass Desk after Gilbert Rohde in Art Deco Form
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern nod to the art deco period. This desk features glossy black laminate with brass
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 62 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Desk Chair Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage desk chair or office chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 16.15 in D 17.52 in
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Brazilian rosewood drop front secretary desk. Rich wood grain with beige laminate
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
Little Desk in Aluminum, Walnut Veneer and Laminated Top, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Little desk in aluminum, walnut veneer and laminated top, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 35.83 in D 16.54 in
1980s Teal Laminated Over Wood Waterfall Desk Karl Springer Style
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Springer, Tiffany teal laminate over solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Mid Century Rattan Grasscloth Streamline Wood Desk
By Paul Frankl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Grasscloth, Rattan, Laminate, Wood
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue formica and black metal desk, 1960s.
Small desk, coming from a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Wood and Laminate toilette desk with mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1960
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
laminate which is in good order. These vanity desks were produced by Ditta Bernini Milano.
Desk features a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Wood
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Desk or Dining Table in Black Laminated and Beech, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century desk or dining table in curved beech wood with black laminated top. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Wood, Laminate, Beech
H 29.14 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Ico Parisi Rare Large Wood and Laminate Desk with Mirror, Hotel Lorena, 1959.60
By Bernini, Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
drawer. The top is lined with the original black laminate which is in good order. These vanity desks were
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mirror, Laminate, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #2
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Laminate (Top)
Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall
Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" deep x 24.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Berkeley, CA
, Laminate (Top)
Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall
Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" deep x 24.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Italian Mid Century Wood and Metal Desk
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mid century small desk made of metal feet and wood cabinets and top.
The writing area is covered
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Laminate, 1950 Italian Furniture Especially Gio Ponti Attributed
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Desk laminate, 1950 Italian furniture especially Gio Ponti Attributed,
made of colored laminate
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 23.63 in
Clifford Pascoe White Laminate Desk with Hairpin Iron Base, 1950s
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool and rare Clifford Pascoe white laminate desk with one centre drawer. Formica around solid
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
George Nelson by Herman Miller Laminated Aluminum Design 1950s Rare Desk
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist Desk
George Nelson by Hermann Miller
1950
Laminated wood, aluminum base
Rare model.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Small Desk in Beechwood with Green Laminate Top Brass Foot
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury small desk in beechwood with green laminate top Italian design brass foot.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Laminate, Beech
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
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
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Elm, Steel, and Laminate Desk by Marcel Gascoin for Universitaire d'Antony
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist desk/table was designed by Marcel Gascoin for the Cité Universitaire Jean Zay
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 41.25 in D 27.75 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin MCM Ebonized Mahogany Brass and White Laminate Desk
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century ebonized mahogany brass and white laminate desk
Desk measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
MCM Desk by Robert John Co. Walnut & White Painted Steel Frame & Laminate Top
By Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern smaller writing desk by the Robert John Co. of Philadelphia
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 30 in
Desk in Walnut, White Laminate with Black Steel Frame by Vista of California
By Vista of California
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vista of California desk, perfect for a student or home office. The walnut case, white laminate top
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 57 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Roll Top Action Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
space
Cast aluminum frame
Foot rest
White laminate writing surface
Power outlet
This iconic desk is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32 in W 65 in D 32 in
Elegant 1960s Office Desk with Display Cabinet by Giaiotti Spa - A Mid-Century I
Located in Manzano, IT
functionality with mid-century modern elegance. Crafted in Italy, this desk features a sleek design and a built
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Vintage 1960s Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 29.93 in W 87.01 in D 35.83 in
2-Piece Mid Century Walnut and Formica Desk
By George Nelson, Jens Risom, Herman Miller
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This authentic mid century original is the perfect multitasking furniture piece where space is
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Mid Century Italian Grissinato Desk In The Style Of Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful Modernist fruitwood desk shown with its original grey laminate top which we have covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
Artona by Afra & Tobia Scarpa – Walnut veneer laminate desk and chair
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Uccle, BE
The desk elements made of walnut laminate with different color hardwood overlay.
The top in burr
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century MOD Jean Maneval Inspired Chunky White Desk with Rolling Storage
By Jean Maneval
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOD Jean Maneval inspired white laminate desk with a two drawer rolling storage cabinet. In
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fiberglass
H 28 in W 67.88 in D 31.63 in
Diminutive Gio Ponti for Schirolli Stained Mahogany and Laminate Writing Table
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Small writing table/student desk in stained mahogany with attractive mint green laminate surface by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Mahogany
H 28.13 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in
20th Century American Walnut, Cherrywood Writing Desk by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American writing desk made of hand crafted Walnut, designed by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metallic Thread
H 29.25 in W 62.25 in D 24.5 in
20th Century Italian Vintage Walnut Writing Desk & Armchair by Amleto Sartori
By Amleto Sartori
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian office set of a writing desk and an armchair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.25 in W 79.25 in D 25.25 in
Desk by Jens Risom, Blonde Wood, Blue Drawer Fronts, Chrome Pulls, Laminate Top
By Jens Risom
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jens Risom desk for Risom Designs. Birch wood case, light blue lacquered drawer fronts, chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
H 29 in W 54 in D 30 in
1980s Style Black and White Desk
By Carlton House Fine Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Interesting 1980s era writing desk. Black lacquer and white laminent tops by Carlton House
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Lacquer
French 1970s Desk by Michel Mortier
By Michel Mortier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Michel MORTIER (1925-2015)- A writing table with a beech base and a white laminated plywood top
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Beech
Rare Arne Jacobsen 'Djob' Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in North Miami, FL
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
Gio Ponti Original 1950's Desk
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
influential figure in 20th-century Italian Modernism. Ponti designed thousands of furnishings and products and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1970s Rare Royal Blue Floating Lucite Executive Desk
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
any environment.
Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Lucite, Wood, Laminate
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Laminate Mid Century Modern Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic laminate mid century modern desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of laminate, wood and metal, every laminate mid century modern desk was constructed with great care. Find 186 options for an antique or vintage laminate mid century modern desk now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a laminate mid century modern desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A laminate mid century modern desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one laminate mid century modern desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Herman Miller and Arne Hovmand-Olsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Laminate Mid Century Modern Desk?
Prices for a laminate mid century modern desk start at $450 and top out at $24,999 with the average selling for $3,100.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
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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