Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Sculptural Modern Walnut Desk by Harvey Probber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural modern "Advent" model walnut desk, designed by Harvey Probber, American, circa 1960s. Beautiful graining to the wood.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Danish Mid Century Modern Oak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover a timeless gem of mid-century design with this exquisite Danish Mid Century Modern Secretary Desk by the renowned Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, crafted in the 1950s. Thi...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
maintaining the utmost respect for
its original design, Cassina re-edits
the LC16 Bu...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Maison du Brésil and Cabanon Stools designed by Le Corbusier in 1952-59. Relaunched i...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-Century Self-Standing Corner Bookcase with Desk by Borsani, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Amazing Italian corner Bookcase with Desk, produced in the 1950s and very well designed, probably by one of the most important Italian designers of the period such as Osvaldo Borsani...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
Geometric Writing Desk / Sideboard in Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This geometrical writing desk has a sleek symmetry. This is formed by two large, rectangular storage compartments, together with four smaller compartments above. In between the compa...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Rosewood MIM Writing Table - Vintage Desk by Ico Parisi
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian writing, office table with a large top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM Roma, in good conditio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Vintage Traditional French Writing Desk in Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage traditional French writing desk. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Guillerme & Chambron design desk, " votre Maison " edition, France circa 1960's
Located in leucate, FR
Design solid Oak desk by Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron, " Votre Maison " edition.
Free-moving top, on the left side a box composed of a niche and 3 drawers with black cerami...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ceramic, Wood, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Box Wooton Desk Table File Cabinet Organizer Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern teak box wooton desk table file cabinet organizer mint!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1960s Peter Løvig Nielsen 'Boomerang' Desk in Palisander Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Stamped.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
American Craftsmanship Walnut Desk Attributed to John Keal
By John Keal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover a stunning vintage American craftsmanship piece—a walnut desk attributed to the renowned designer John Keal, dating back to the 1950s. This exceptional desk features an exqu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 and Writing Tables
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Glass
Writing Desk with Walnut, Maple, Brass and Glass Top
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-turned 48" base with exposed solid wood drawers. Polished 52" tempered glass top. Fine metal accents. Handmade in Los Angeles, California.
Shown in walnut and maple with solid ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper, Brass, Aluminum
Mid Century Cantilever Teak Desk in Manner of Kai Kristiansen, Ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
A mid-century cantilever desk with teak top and ebonized lacquered base, circa 1960s. Two drawers with leather handles feature ebonized interiors with built in pen/pencil holders. U...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
Flow Desk - Black by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
The Flow desk brings an aesthetic touch to your workspace with its elegant and fluid lines. The organic lines created by nature inspire the calm structure of this desk. Its compact d...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Pine desk, Mobilier Gal La Plagne, 1960s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Discover this charming desk from the 1960s, a piece imbued with simplicity and elegance.
The top, cleverly designed in two parts, is joined by dowels and rests on sled-style legs. O...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Pine
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s
This rare Rosewood writing desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri has a very elegant and sleek design with nice details. The beautiful thick banding seamless joins with the tall spindle leg and is a signature design element of Hansen.
This sleek desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
20th Century French Maison Jansen Bamboo Writing Desk and Chair, Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), designer for Maison Jansen, this mid twentieth century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a red leather top. The corners around the top and legs are all detailed in brass. Its two drawers open using brass drop ring drawer pulls. Its four legs gently taper outward and are joined by an H stretcher that provides stability. This set includes its original accompanying bamboo desk chair...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer desk adapts perfectly to executive offi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ladies desk from HIKOR, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
A Simple vintage beech wood writing desk from the HIKOR Písek company, 1970´s, Czechoslovakia
The design is very simple and elegant. It features a section with 4 drawers. The desk ha...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Beech
Executive Desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful large executive desk designed by Osvaldo Borsani, manufactured by Tecno Milano in Italy, circa 1950.
This eye-catching desk has a unique design with the integrated drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1959.
We are proud to present our first design from a Danish designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The ic...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
John Widdicomb Burl Wood and Brass Executive Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern executive writing desk
By John Widdicomb and produced by Mastercraft
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Desk with Roll-Top, Walnut Veneer, 1950s, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is a legendary and mysterious project that was probably commissioned for a chain of exclusive Polish Fashion salons in Poland, circa 1950s. It is not known to this day who is be...
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1950s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Walnut Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern walnut executive Desk by Standard Furniture Company Herkimer, NY. Large Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This large mid century walnut...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Walnut
Italian Desk, from 1960 in Chestnut, Honey-Colored, with 5 Drawer
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian desk, from 1960 in chestnut, honey-colored, with 5 drawers
Nice design with wood in the top
Height for legs from under the drawer 58 cm.
Comes from an old country house in th...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chestnut
Mid-century Desk Brass Wood and Laminate Crystal Top Gio Ponti style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
particular desk from the 1950s, made of walnut wood with crystal shelf , brass legs, and drawers with light blue laminate is very reminiscent of Gio Ponti's style.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Midcentury Paul McCobb #1560 Double Drawer Desk Blonde Maple Finish T pulls
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb Planner Group #1560 double drawer desk blonde maple finish with steel T pull knobs solid maple. Desk has been professional refinished. Very beautiful designed d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Tora Brasil made in the 1960s is nothing less than gorgeou...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Decorative Banded Heritage Henredon Scalloped Edge Olive Burl Wood Top Desk One Drawer Table MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
George Nakashima Turned Wood Dowel Shape Leg Single Pedestal Small Desk Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima turned wood dowel shape leg single pedestal small desk mint with documents.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
1970s Walnut Executive Campaign Waterfall Desk And Cabinet, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century desk and cabinet set you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Oval Dining Table or Desk by Florence Knoll in Carrara Marble
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant executive table designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll. It features a beautiful polished white & gray Carrara marble top and a chrome-plated star base. This was ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Italian 1950's Desk and Chair in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Italian School 1950's desk and matching chair is made of cherry wood in the manner of Gio Ponti. The desk has two drawers and light grey Formica on two levels of the desk ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Linen, Formica, Fruitwood
Desk by Marcel Breuer, 1955
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Berlin, DE
Model 'Canaan'
Wood, transparent white lacquered, visible wooden texture
Dimensions: L.180 cm D.60 cm H.72.5 cm
Design: Marcel Breuer, 1955
Manufacturer: Gavina, Italy
cf. V. Vercell...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut Writing Desk in Walnut by Stanley #1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Stanley Furniture
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut, Laminate (Top)
Measurements: 46" wide x 18" deep x 30" tall
Knee Hole: 22.5" wide x 14" de...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining Table in Oak, Baroque Style, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
This piece is a versatile desk or small dining table crafted in oak, showcasing the elegance of Baroque style with a touch of mid-century modernity. Made in the 1970s by a Danish cab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Heywood Wakefield Ladies Writing Desk & Chair.. Classic mid century modern,Wonderful original finish.Solid birch wood.. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en ro...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Oryx Desk Table by Parigi and Prina for Molteni
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Plastic and Steel Orix Desk by V. Parigi & N. Prina for Molteni, 1970s
Moulded ABS plastic with chrome base, and hinged glass writing surface.
In impeccable original conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
1960s "Maya" Giotto Stoppino for Bernini Italian Design Wood Desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare italian desk
Giotto Stoppino for Bernini
Italy, 1969
Wood and chrome metal
Bibliography: G. Gramigna, 1950-1980 repertorio: immagini...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Very rare to find with the matching chair. It offers a voluminous amou...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Refinished Lou Hodges Handcrafted Oak Desk for California Design Group, c1970s
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning, professionally refinished desk designed by the iconic Lou Hodges for the California Design Group in 1981. This piece is a true testament to Hodges' unparallel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a timeless elegance and simplicity that is characteristic of Scandinavian design. With i...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Beech
Desk in Rio rosewood by Bodil Kjær
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Free standing desk table in Rio rosewood with four integrated drawers with a drawer on wheels. Key included. Label from manufacturer.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Midcentury Walnut Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Midcentury Walnut Desk. Built with a solid oak frame and with a warm walnut veneer writing top and frieze with a simple elegant gilded iron fram...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Inspired Writing Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
This midcentury inspired writing desk is perfect for those looking for a blend of elegance and modernity in their home office. Crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Italian Mid-century Desk in Walnut with Floating Glass Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk in the manner of Melchiorre Bega, glass, walnut, Italy, 1950s
This elegant piece of furniture is made in Italy in the 1950s. The stylistic elements and overall design distinct...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Glass, Walnut
Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table Desk in Elm
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Olavi Tapio Hänninen (14 December 1920, in Lapinlahti – 16 June 1992 in Espoo) was a Finnish designer and interior architect.
Olavi Hänninen's design projects ranged from furniture to trams and church silverware, including total interior designs for many public facilities. His modernist designs also included tables and chairs, and he was well recognized for his work on the Palace Hotel interiors together with Antti Nurmesniemi and Olli Borg. Hänninen designed a renowned plastic chair with metal structure for the hotel's cafe. In the 1970s his designs included the new Valmet Nr I trams for Helsinki City Transport.
Before starting his own design office in 1961, Hänninen worked at architect Viljo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Elm
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with signature foot glides. A minimalist design that is just as fresh and innovative today. ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Leather Top Game Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern leather top square game table. The gilt-tooled leather top is ready for play, with pivoting hinged drawers on the fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Desk, Mahogany Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style desk with a three-quarter wooden gallery, a single frieze drawer, and raised on square tapered legs. Finished in our dark mahogany stain.
Dimensions: 48" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer case and rising on tapered legs. Desk top has ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
1950s Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, ash, walnut, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in walnut. The upper part of this piece is made from ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Ash, Walnut
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, known as Model 75, is an excellent representation of Danish furniture craftsmanship from the 1960s. Produced by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik, a renowned company with a history...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Vintage Swedish Roll Top Bureau
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage Swedish roll top bureau, dating from the 1960’s.
This is of superb quality, it is very rare to find these. The top has a lovely roll top design, which opens up t...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Silvio Cavatorta Writing Desk in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Cavatorta, writing desk, mahogany, brass, Italy, design 1948-1949
This elegantly shaped mahogany office table, designed by Silvio Cavatorta in the late 1940s, is a testament ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Lawson-Fenning, Charlotte Perriand, and Paul McCobb. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $184,000 while the average work can sell for $4,773.