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Danish Modern Teak Desk by Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk manufactured by Danflex in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Architect's work, Lacquered system table, circa 1970
Located in Paris, FR
System table
Unique piece, special order, Circa 1970
White and orange lacquered wood
Height 77 x
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Model T333 desk by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno
Located in London, GB
Model T333 desk produced in 1975 from a design by Osvaldo Borsani and Eugenio Geri and manufctured
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Table Desk Writing Home Office Pink Onyx Gold Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Bangles Desk Gold' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Table Desk Writing Home Office Grey Marble Top Mirror Steel Modern Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The table 'Gallio' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Tomado Holland Mid-Century-Modern Metal Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Tomado
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1960s Mid-Century-Modern desk accessory, office waste-basket designed by Tomado
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
H 10.44 in W 10.25 in D 7.69 in
Hayche HOS Desk - Oak & White, UK
Located in Liverpool, GB
The HOS Desk, standing for Home Office System, epitomizes adaptability and modern design. Featuring
Category
2010s British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Desk
Located in London, GB
A stunning desk made from an original Harrier 'Jump' Jet Tailplane Horizontal Stabiliser that has
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
Joseph Heusgens Unique Double-Sided Desk, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Joseph Heusgens Architect (1916 - ) unique double-sided desk with patented system, with plans
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Located in IT
19th Century, French Wood Travel Desk
Measures: cm H 103 x W 52 x closed D 9. Open D 59 cm
This
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Achille Castiglioni Quark desk BBB Bonacina Italy 1982
By Achille Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice post-modern 'Quark' desk designed by Achille Castiglioni and manufactured by BBB Bonacina
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
Jacques Adnet writing desk made in France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful avant garde desk designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured in his own atelier in France
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Rails Functional Sculpture Plywood Trestles Table Desk
By Gwendoline Porte
Located in London, GB
materials and finishes.
A modern system for fluid living.
RAILS® is a unique concept that bridges the
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble
Studio BBPR 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Movable Cabinet
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desks, just like the one shown here. This ingenious design embraces a dynamic system, affording the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk
An exclusive mid-century modern large desk was designed by Svend Madsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 28.35 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti Small 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, and expert craftsmanship, this desk is a testimony to Danish Modern Design from the interwar period
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Teak
Hayche HOS Desk, Oak & White, United Kingdom, Made to Order
Located in Liverpool, GB
The HOS Desk, standing for Home Office System, epitomizes adaptability and modern design. Featuring
Category
2010s European Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Desk Console Table Wood Metal and Leather by Gervasoni. Italy, 2000s
By Gervasoni
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
design manufacture Gervasoni. 2 drawers with a slow sliding high quality system. In a Mid-Century Modern
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Corner Desk with Original Lamp
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
"Kroma" Desk by Antonia Astori for Driade, Italy, 1980s
By Antonia Astori
Located in Brussels, BE
indoor spaces. It consists of a system of independent volumes which, although independent, are penetrable
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
LC16 desk by Le Corbusier for Cassina.
Working closely with the
Fondatiòn Le Corbusier and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desks in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, called Spazio (1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks: just like the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier LC16 Writing Wood Desk and Shelve by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Manufactured by Cassina in
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Table Desk Writing Home Office Orange Onyx Mirror Steel Contemporary Collectible
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Desk or Writing Table Glass Crystal Geometric Shape Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 49.61 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti Cherrywood and Aluminium Writing Desk for De Padova, Italy
By Vico Magistretti, C.R.S. De Padova
Located in Renens, CH
mounted on swivel casters, the two front ones being fitted with a braking system.
The desk combines
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
Desk or Writing Table Geometric Glass Crystal Collectible Design Handmade Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The executive desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Glass
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Contemporary Writing Desk, Etched Brass, Pivoting Doors Stone Elm Shelves/Walnut
By Giacomo Moor
Located in Brooklyn, NY
SEM Pivot collection, writing desk, simple and sculptural. The supporting structure is a rigid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 22.45 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Desk with Drawers in Grey Coated Steel
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
(1959/60). This line included chairs, shelving, cabinet systems, and desks, just like the one shown here
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
Midcentury teak desk in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy 1960's
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage desk, Italy 1960s in the style of Gianfranco Frattini.
A beautiful italian desk with teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
LC16 Table de Travail unite d'habitation Le Corbusier Desk for Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
The price is dependent on the chosen material and size.
This small wooden writing desk was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 55.12 in
Desk Table Home Office Pink Onyx Mirror Polished Steel Collectible Design Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The 'Bangles Desk' is an important desk with structure in mirror polished stainless steel and top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Onyx, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oak Wood MiMi Desk White by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Miduny, Ale Preda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Merging clean lines with warm materials, the faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak, Plywood
Desk or Writing Table Crystal Glass Origami Design Collectible Made in Italy
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
The desk 'Origami' is made of extra-clear crystal glass. Each sheet of extra-clear crystal glass is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Crystal
H 29.53 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Day System sets up all the necessary
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Le Corbusier LC16 Desk and Shelve and Cabanon Stools Set by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Writing desk designed by Le Corbusier in 1957. Relaunched in 2010.
Maison du Brésil and Cabanon
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This desk was produced by the pioneer company Unilabor, with components designed by Geraldo de
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.41 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
Ebonized Wood All Black MiMi Desk by Miduny, Made in Italy
By Ale Preda, Miduny
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The faceted geometry of the MiMi desk creates a slender, elegant profile and captures light
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Birch, Plywood
Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
- 100 x 40 x H30 cm
Mate beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black metal handles (SCM-16)
Occasional desk
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Iron
H 78.75 in W 94.49 in D 18.12 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Jackson post modern Art Deco style executive partners desk featuring mahogany with
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Cadovius Wall Mount 2 Section Royal Shelving System w/ Desk & Drop Down Cabinet
By Poul Cadovius, Royal System
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Royal System wall mounted two section Rosewood adjustable shelving unit with locking cabinet and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Materials
Metal
H 79.5 in W 64.5 in D 14.875 in
Charlotte Perriand, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Metal Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as "E
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Desk Clock from Fase, 1970's
By Fase
Located in Lisboa, PT
single piece of chromed metal bent to have this shape.The clock system was restored and it's in working
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern Black and Grey Cansado Table, circa 1950
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jeanneret until 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Desk Chair Mod.Synthesis 45 Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 197
By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milano, IT
system consisted of desks, chairs, armchairs, filing cabinets, cabinets, and hundreds of accessories. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Wall Office - A Standing Desk/Workstation
Located in Durban, ZA
. Each panel is individually adjustable and removable.
The desk top features a touch to open, soft
Category
2010s South African Desks
Materials
Brass, Copper
Herman Miller Typewriter Desk Return by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Introducing the iconic Herman Miller typewriter desk return, a testament to the visionary design of
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, Bookcase/Desk, France, 1950
By Janette Laverrière, Maurice Pré
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jeannette Laverrière and Maurice Pré, bookcase / desk in gilded ash, France, 1950. Equipped with 4
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Ash
Paul McCobb 'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
construction as the table itself and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
By Bodil Kjaer, E. Pedersen & Søn
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
'Cache Desk Organiser' Wood and Steel by Paul McCobb for Karakter
By Paul McCobb
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and has the same playful two-finger opening system as the drawers in the desk. The Desk Organiser can
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden brass plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown wooden white plastic television by Vega, 1950s
Rectangular wooden
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 20.08 in W 21.07 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Red Office Chair Modus 5 with Armrests by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy 1970s.
Elevate
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
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Modern Desk System For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal modern desk system for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every modern desk system was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect modern desk system — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A modern desk system made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made modern desk system over the years, but those crafted by Poul Cadovius, Herman Miller and Nils Nisse Strinning are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a modern desk system at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $685 on the low end and $8,995 for the highest priced.
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