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Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Standing Desk
Standing Desk
H 59.06 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Standing Desk Serving Table Bar Cart by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous serving table with shelf below (20 x 9.75) which can be now used as a standing desk. Great
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Free Standing Sculptural Desk in Oak and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing desk, oak, brass, linoleum, Italy, 1950s This mid-century modern freestanding desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Standing Desk in Rosewood by Poul Nørreklit
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rosewood desk with plexiglass structure. The desk has 3 drawers with aluminum fronts and chromed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks

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Rosewood

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Free-standing writing desk, wengé, Northern Europe, 1960s This rectangular shaped table is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wenge

Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
Free-Standing Corner Desk in Solid Wengé
H 28.15 in W 77.96 in D 38.39 in
Guillerme & Chambron Free-Standing Corner Desk in Dark Oak
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, corner desk, stained oak, leather, France, 1960s. Corner
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
exceptional free-standing corner desk was crafted by the renowned designer Jules Wabbes during the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

Roll Top Standing Desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A unique and elegant lectern in walnut with a roll top cover and a single drawer.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960s Large Exclusive Free Standing Palisander Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished - quality craftsmanship
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Palisander

Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson and Robert Propst for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Robert Propst, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Action Office desk, model 64 902, designed by George Nelson & Robert Propst for Herman Miller from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Aluminum

Standing Desk by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France, 1950's
By Didier Rozaffy, Oscar
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare standing desk designed in 1950's by Didier Rozaffy for Meubles Oscar, France. Early edition in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Glass, Wood, Oak

Andreas Hansen Desk
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Modern Free-Standing Pine Desk by Andreas Hansen – Vintage Danish Designer from Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Pine

Andreas Hansen Desk
Andreas Hansen Desk
H 41.34 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Traversetolo, IT
has no previous restoration and/or structural damages. It’s truly a masterpiece of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Stained Glass, Wood

Bernt Peterson Double Drop Leaf Table Desk with Free Standing Return
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bernt Peterson designed minimalist drop-leaf office table desk in oak. This is a substantial and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Free Standing Teak Desk by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Norcross, GA
Nice Mid-Century Modern teak desk. Made in Denmark. This is a free standing desk with a finished
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk By Domino Mobler Free Standing
By Domino Møbler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak veneer desk by Domino Mobler. Featuring finished back and 6 clean
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Standing-Height Roll-Top Desk and Chair by George Nelson "Action Office"
By George Nelson
Located in Munster, DE
Large standing-height desk with matching chair by Herman Miller. Desk with lockable writing surface
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome, Steel

Free-Standing Executive Corner Desk Ico Parisi Style for MIM Roma, Italy, 1960s
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is the very rare top of the line version of the executive corner desk in the style of Ico
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Carl Auböck Sculpture Standing #4069
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in New York, NY
Founded in the 19th century as a metal workshop for girdling and chasing, the traditional Carl
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2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Brass

Carl Auböck Sculpture Standing #4069
Carl Auböck Sculpture Standing #4069
H 4.7 in W 1.6 in D 0.8 in
Vintage Red Kartell Standing Ashtray and Waste Basket
By Kartell, Gino Colombini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage red acrylic trash can or umbrella stand with a simple cylindrical form designed by Gino Colombini for Italian plastics manufacturer Kartell. Includes removable chrome ashtr...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Small Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern small standing desk in teak with two drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Small Standing Desk in Teak
Mid-Century Modern Small Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Free Standing Birch Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality one piece birch desk circa 1950. Single drawer above the knee hole, flanked either
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s
By Studio Mignone
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Free standing Mid century vintage desk German desk by Bähre Möbel, 1950s Design year: 1950s
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Oak Lectern Standing Writing Desk
By Morten Olsen & Son
Located in London, GB
A superb standing writing lectern desk. Constructed from quartersawn European oak with original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Oak

Danish Oak Lectern Standing Writing Desk
Danish Oak Lectern Standing Writing Desk
H 44.89 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Standing Desk, Andreas Hansen, Hadsten, Denmark
By Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri
Located in London, GB
Danish mahogany standing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten, Denmark, 1980s. Flip top leather
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Standing Desk, Andreas Hansen, Hadsten, Denmark
Standing Desk, Andreas Hansen, Hadsten, Denmark
H 49.22 in W 29.53 in L 49.22 in
1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Midcentury Danish Free Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk dating from the 1960s. This is of superb quality and has many fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- The desk features eight drawers and in the back has storage compartment - This item was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in L 29.14 in
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
The desk features lockable six drawers and has open storage space on the back side. This item was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
H 17.33 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
The desk features nine drawers, one lockable drawer and has open storage space on the back side and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
1960s Danish Teak Free Standing Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Free Standing Palisander Desk by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kurt Østervig 1912-1986. Freestanding desk made out of grained Palisander. Front with five drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Standing Lectern Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, Denmark
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Danish oak standing ‘lectern’ writing desk. Lovely craftsmanship that you might expect
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 24.02 in
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 29.53 in W 53.94 in D 29.14 in
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Mahogany free standing desk with two drawers, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Smaller freestanding Swedish Mahogany desk with two drawers and a rim around the desk top. The two
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Pastoe EU01 Japanese Series Free Standing Teak Desk by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Minimalistic and stylish desk designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, the Netherlands in the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

1960s Free Standing Rosewood Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Seattle, WA
An unusual free standing Danish rosewood desk designed in the manner of Arne Vodder. Arne Vodder
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Gorgeous Model 67 Danish Rosewood Secrétaire Standing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Finn Juhl, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An elegant 1960s Danish rosewood secrétaire desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. The drop-down front
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Large Danish Free-Standing Executive Rosewood Desk with a Chrome Frame
Located in London, GB
A very impressive 1960s well designed Danish free-standing rosewood desk. The grain of the desk is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Pine Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri
By Andreas Hansen
Located in London, GB
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made of pine, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Leather, Pine

Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Asaa, DK
mid-century modern free standing writing desk. Floating top in teak veneer with bevelled edges in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Tibergaard, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.99 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood desk by Erik Riisager Hansen 1950s Danish mid-century modern free standing
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish Free Standing Bookcase + Pull Out Desk / WALL UNI
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase with Hidden Pull Out Desk, c. 1960's. This gorgeous piece
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Lovely Bronzed Tall Rochamp Ltd Free Standing Table Desk Lamp Mid-Century Modern
By Rochamp Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-Century Modern look It is of course used with a lovely vintage patina Dimensions Height 52.5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Table Lamps

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Hardwood

Danish Styled Walnut Free Standing Wall Unit with Desk
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A three section walnut wall unit with center desk and drawers, three double door storage boxes with
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Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Poul Cadovius Style Standing Bookshelf with Hidden Desk Top
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid century Cadovius style standing bookshelf with hidden desk top. In original condition with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Metal

Exclusive Free-Standing Desk by Erwin Behr, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Behr, Erwin Behr
Located in Telgte, DE
Exclusive free-standing desk by Erwin Behr Mid-Century Modern, 1950s Beautiful organic design with
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Exquisite Free-Standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish free-standing desk in teak. Designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Andreas Hansen Danish Mid-Century Pine Desk & Desk Chair
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made of pine, designed by Andreas Hansen. Featuring top
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
originates from Italy strongly resembles the work by the acknowledged master of Italian mid-century design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
Unique Italian Free Standing Desk in Teak
H 29.93 in W 75.01 in D 33.08 in
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 28.75 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
-Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
1960s Teak Free Standing Writing Desk, Denmark
H 28.75 in W 52.76 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Drafting Table Standing Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage drafting table standing desk Versatile mid century oak drafting table or standing desk
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Oak

Vintage Drafting Table Standing Desk
Vintage Drafting Table Standing Desk
H 37.5 in W 60 in D 37.5 in
Unique Italian Sculptural Free Standing Writing Desk in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
according to the midcentury design principles that were in vogue in the fifties. The desk bears witness to
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Teak Free Standing Executive Desk with 6 Drawers
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Seattle, WA
desk is made of teak and free standing thanks to the finished back side with open storage space books
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Midcentury Modern Standing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern standing desk available at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern standing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern standing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern standing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one midcentury modern standing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andreas Hansen, Hadsten Traeindustri and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Standing Desk?

A midcentury modern standing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,825, while the lowest priced sells for $202 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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

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.