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Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984, France) : Tripod oak desk
Minimalist and very functional tripod blond lightly satin varnished oak desk
Original key and drawer - work perfectly
The desk...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top Italy 1950’s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Boomerang shaped Walnut Desk with Green Leather patinated top, Italy 1950’s.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
XL Dutch Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend, 1959
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drafting table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is fu...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Ebonized Beech Writing Desks in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s.
They feature an ebonized beech frame and four Formica veneered drawers each.
These desks both have the same timber but with two slightly different shade...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Beech
Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Sons Italian Walnut Asymmetrical Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive midcentury angled student desk in Italian walnut designed by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer & Sons (Model 2162 - USA, ca. 1955).
Often co-attributed to Gio Ponti, who also...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Writing Desk By Edward Wormley For Dunbar
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful and rare walnut desk designed by Edward Wormley, manufactured by Dunbar ca' 1950's. Single drawer, dark walnut original finish, with nice graining. Edges are raised to give...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Petite Vanity/Writing Table with Stool Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage mahogany vanity/writing table with corresponding naugahyde stool designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar (ca. 1950s, Indiana, USA).
Angu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Naugahyde, Laminate, Mahogany
Eugenio Escudero Dining Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Beautiful work of art, part of the legacy that Eugenio Escudero leaves us. Combination of two different woods with their original color (not painted) mixed with those brass accents m...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley Executive Tambour-Door Rosewood Desk for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley c.1950s, USA, for Dunbar. The desk has three shallow drawers that run the length of the desk. The top of the desk features two roll top tamb...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Executive Desk and Chair Designed by Arne Vodder, Made by Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An amazing executive desk with matching office chair. The design is by Arne vodder, based on Model Nor 207. The desk and chair are made by Sibast from Denmark. Because there are only...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Vintage Walnut Pedestal Desk by Laszlo Hoenig
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage walnut pedestal desk by Laszlo Hoenig. This was made in London, there is a label beneath the top with the production year of 1951.
It is of outstanding quality...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Oak with Green Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, type of plastic, Italy, 1953
An exquisite Italian-crafted office desk commands attention with its captivating form and distinctive material composition. Reflectin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Plastic, Oak
1950's Hollywood Regency Italian Oyster Patchwork Burl Wood Desk
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Hollywood Regency desk or console table for sale. Made in Italy in the 1950's, and has beautiful burlwood patchwork with saber legs. It has three drawers with the orig...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Ennio Fazioli terni desk for MIM Roma Italy 1958
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic desk designed by Ennio Fazioli and manufactured by his own company M.I.M Roma, Italy 1958. This desk is often sold as a design by Ico Parisi but as the Parisi book states, thi...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful set of Pierre Jeanneret desk and chair. The simplicity of the design, yet robust and functional has inspired many versions all over the world, but these original pieces sti...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Set by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Desk + Chair
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Writing Desk in Oak with Green Top
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Writing desk, oak, type of plastic, Italy, 1953
An exquisite Italian-crafted office desk commands attention with its captivating form and distinctive material composition. Reflectin...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Ico Parisi Attributed Sculptural Desk With Glass Top 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Architectural desk in walnut with sculptural legs with brass sabots and floating thick glass top attributed to Ico Parisi, Italian 1950's. This desk is beautifully outfitted with dra...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
1950s Knoll & Drake Formica and Walnut Desk
Located in London, GB
Designed and manufactured by Knoll & Drake, this 1950s desk is both practical and timeless.
Constructed with metal legs, the desk has a white Formica table top...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS
By Guild
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist walnut and leather desk by GUILDHALL CABINET SHOPS / Toronto,, Beautifully crafted,, nice simple ,elegant design,, one center drawer,, Retains original brown leathe...
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Executive Desk Series 9000 by George Nelson for Herman Miller, USA 1960s.
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Desk in wood, serie Executive Office Group (EOG) model “9000” with a multitude of storage compartments.
Designed by George Nelson produced for Herman Miller, 1952.
Completely renov...
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American Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
William Billy Haines Brass Klismos Leg Desk Table in Walnut and Cane circa 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Remarkable and rare saber leg desk table by Hollywood legend William Billy Haines circa 1950s
Walnut and brass construction with single drawer and cane front cabinet supported by Ha...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark No. 2
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model BM-66 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk BM-66 by Børge Mogensen, Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk model BM-66 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark, ca late 1950s-1960s. Made from teak wood on the table top and drawers. Inside of the drawers ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Drop Leaf Desk in Teak for Søborg
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A really special drop-leaf desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler, Denmark.
This example produced in teak with a stainless steel base and a very rare White laminate drop-leaf. ...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Industrial 1950s French Tandem School Desk by Matco
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Prouve style Mid-Century school "Tandem" desk with oak wood desk top and slatted seats on a green enameled metal frame that have a lower oak storage shelf. This vintage two seat...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gio Ponti Writing Desk for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), 1954
By Gio Ponti
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti writing desk for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL), walnut and brass, Italy, 1954.
Embrace the legacy of Gio Ponti, a visionary of mid-century design who bridged tradition ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
G Plan Quadrille Desk Danish Inspired
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning midcentury desk by G Plan from the E Gomme Danish inspired range. The teak desk is a stunning 'floating top' design with G Plan quadrille design legs. The desk has three d...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, leather and bronce desk attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1950.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
vintage desk work table 1950s Swedish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage desk work table 1950s Swedish
period 1950s
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 75.5 x 140 x 75 (hxwxd)
details teak;
article number ...
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Italian Modern Desk Attributed To Vittorio Dassi
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Desk Attributed To Vittorio Dassi.
We offer this shapely Italian Louis XVI style mid century desk with a single drawer, bronze handl...
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Italian Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bronze
Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Burlwood Desk or Writing Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Ernest Hemingway style beautifully made desk or writing table with chinoiserie faux bamboo, burl wood inlay, finished back, and drawers (one opens for a keyboard) The desk features ...
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American Campaign Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Burl
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional minimalist Mid-Century Modern writing desk
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Black lacquered solid maple, with original brass hard...
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American Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s 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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Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
French Bamboo Desk + Chair Attributed to Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Louis Sognot (1892-1970), this mid-century French desk or writing table, is constructed of bamboo and features a mica plateau and drawer fronts. Features three drawers ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Laminate
20th Century Carved Lacquered Wood Italian Louis XVI Style Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Large Italian writing desk from the mid-20th century. Furniture in carved and lacquered wood in Louis XVI style of beautiful lines and pleas...
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Italian Louis XVI Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Desk in Mahogany Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in mahogany with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gio Ponti’s Avant-Garde Design: 1955 RIMA Desk from Pirelli Tower, Milan
Located in Rome, IT
Introducing a historically significant and architecturally inspired desk, designed by the legendary Gio Ponti in collaboration with Alberto Rosselli for the iconic Pirelli Tower in M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Gianfranco Frattini desk model 530 in rosewood Bernini Italy 1957
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic Italian writing desk model 530 designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, Italy 1957. This symmetric sleek proportioned desk is made of beautifully grained rosewood. It has ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Carlo de Carli Walnut Desk, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Wooden desk with drawer, Italian craftsmanship from the nineteen fifties, designed by Carlo de Carli.
This solid walnut desk embodies the quintessential Italian Style, featuring a d...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk In Mahogany Veneer Attributed To Gio Ponti, Italy 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hellouw, NL
This desk is unassuming yet quietly captivating. Attributed to the renowned designer Gio Ponti, its elegant tapered legs draw the eye effortlessly. Veneered in rich mahogany, the des...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul McCobb Planner Group Model 1560 Black Double Drawer Desk, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Classic Paul McCobb Planner Group for Winchendon Black Lacquer Desk. Featuring a rectangular frame with large smooth solid wood work surface, 2 spacious drawers, with 4 threaded dowe...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Iconic "Lady Desk" by Helmut Magg for WK Möbel, Midcentury, 1950s
By Helmut Magg
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This is the famous desk designed by Helmut Magg, also known as „Lady Desk”. Produced by Neue Gemeinschaft für Wohnkultur, WK Möbel in 1950s. The design is simple yet very elegant. It...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ash
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Mid-Century Desk by F.lli Strada: Italian Design in Exotic Wood
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the epitome of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning desk, meticulously designed and produced in the 1950s by F.lli Strada. This piece is a standout example of mid-centur...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Teak and Beech Vanity/Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & beech vanity/desk, circa 1950's. Unique shape with triangular storage cubbies and sleek drawer. A combination of teak veneer and contrasting beech throughout. Cross bars add s...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech, Teak
Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons #2135 Extendable Dining Table, c 1950, Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This restored Model 2135 extendable dining table with four leaves by Gio Ponti for Singer & Sons features gorgeously veined Italian Walnut with sculpted legs to Gio Ponti's signature...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Desk and Office Chair from Chandigarh
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
One of the most desirables and hard to find desk model from Pierre Jeannette, presented with a floating back office chair (Ca 1960) also by the known designer.
Desk features three ...
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Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Gio Ponti vanity desk console table with a adjustable Fontana arte mirror, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
rare Gio Ponti toilette, vanity table dressing table
one drawer with an adjustable brass mirror by Fontana Arte
produced by Giordano Chiesa for Das...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Italian Midcentury Desk by Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 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 drawer t...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Georges Frydman, Free Form Office, France 1956
By Georges Frydman, EFA
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Georges Frydman, free-form desk published by E.F.A., France 1956. Placed on a gray lacquered tubular base, the trapezoidal top is veneered with matt black formica, enhanced by a wide...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk
This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958 when he was in his early 20s. The desk was pr...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in red leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg i...
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French Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron, Brass
Desk Model TL22, by Franco Albini and Franca Helg. Poggi, 1958
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Desk model TL22, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg and manufactured by Poggi in 1958.
Table completely restored. Wood: walnut.
Letteratura: Gramigna G., Repertorio del desig...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
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