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Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl
Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

$275

Vintage Petrified Wood Catch-All Bowl

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood catch all / bowl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 7"W x 6"D x 1"H. Cool piece! ...

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15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Petrified Wood

Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s

$369

Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Space Age German Metal Desk Utensilo, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Green Styles: Mid-Cen...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany
1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany

1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany

$250

1960s Valet Clothes Brush Noris Imports West Germany

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Valet Duster Equestrian Brush MCM Noris West Germany 1.63 h x 10.25 w x 12.75 long maker stamped Noris Imports West Germany Genuine Hide Original vintage condition Refer to im...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Metal

Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet

$640Sale Price|20% Off

Cellier Stitched Leather Pen Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice pen holder is made of cellier stitched leather and glass. This is a French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Glass

1970s Modern Elegance Pen Holder Desk Set
1970s Modern Elegance Pen Holder Desk Set

1970s Modern Elegance Pen Holder Desk Set

$350

1970s Modern Elegance Pen Holder Desk Set

By Peter Pepper Products

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Modern Elegant Pen Holder Desk Set 5.25 tall x 15.5 w x 8.5 d Original vintage condition. See all images provided.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Glass

Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.
Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.

Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.

$493

Midcentury Typewriter / Zeta, 1950s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, steel, plastic The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use,cannot be locked,there is no key. Re-...

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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Consul Typewriter with Case, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Vintage Consul Typewriter with Case, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Vintage Consul Typewriter with Case, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$469

Vintage Consul Typewriter with Case, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Example of mid-century industrial design, this “Consul” typewriter was manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. Its minimalist lines, matte light gray casing, and original keys s...

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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet
Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

$4,059

Cellar Quilted Leather Desk Set. French work in the Style of Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This desk set is composed of a beautiful table lamp, a pen holder and a briefcase. These are made of cellar quilted leather, brass and glass. This is a French work in the style of fa...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2
Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2

$1,200

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bookends 1960s Set of 2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian bookends Made with metal.   

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Tesla Phone, 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Mid-century Tesla Phone, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

Mid-century Tesla Phone, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

$399

Mid-century Tesla Phone, 1980s, Czechoslovakia

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Fully functional Tesla manufacturer type-TA-32 Has signs of use Beautiful decoration Original condition

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone
Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

$690

Vintage Swedish Bakelite Table Phone

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite table phone by LM Eriksson from the early 1960s.  

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Steel

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28
Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

$481 / set

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rollei B35 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera With A Carl Zeiss Triotar 40mm F3.5 Prime Lens & Rollei Slip Case (Silver model) Made In Germany The Rollei 35 is a 35mm minia...

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Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"
Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"

Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"

$275

Large MCM Advertising Desk Pad on Wood Truck "Mitchell"

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool and hard to find large MCM advertising desk pad on wood truck "Mitchell", circa 1970s. This piece is in good vintage condition and measures 8.75"W x 3"D x 4.75"H. These...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood, Paper

3 Multicolored "libreria" dekor ceramic trays by P. Fornasetti Rosenthal, 80s
3 Multicolored "libreria" dekor ceramic trays by P. Fornasetti Rosenthal, 80s

3 Multicolored "libreria" dekor ceramic trays by P. Fornasetti Rosenthal, 80s

$1,823 / set

3 Multicolored "libreria" dekor ceramic trays by P. Fornasetti Rosenthal, 80s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Set of 3 ceramic trays decorated with a "bookcase" motif, the result of a collaboration between renowned Italian decorator Piero Fornasetti and the German ceramics manufacturer Rosen...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Ceramic

Bronze desk Shell Plate and Letter Opener Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s
Bronze desk Shell Plate and Letter Opener Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

Bronze desk Shell Plate and Letter Opener Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

$1,059

Bronze desk Shell Plate and Letter Opener Auböck Hagenauer Era, Germany, 1970s

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Bronze metal shell plate element and letter opener element Origin: Germany Material: Bronze Wonderful bronze metal element shell plate and letter opener made in ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

$446 / set

1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Smoking Set

By Christian Dior

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian ashtray and lighter set exudes a glamorous and sophisticated design, typical of the period's penchant for luxurious materials and bold aesthetic...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia

$576

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1982, Czechoslovakia

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer typ- 3600

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28
Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

$480 / set

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Rollei 35B Miniature 35mm Film Miniature Viewfinder Camera Carl Zeiss Triotar 28mm F2.8 Prime Lens & Case (Black Model) Preceded by two concept studies, the entry-level model wi...

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Late 20th Century Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s
Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

$376

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Hammered Serving Plate with wicker vienna around 1950s Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris

$528

Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Le Tanneur, Paris

By Le Tanneur

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Desk accessories, letter holder by Le Tanneur, Paris, in the traditions of French big houses like Lancel or Dior.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Desk Set for Gentlemen in Wood by Pierluigi Ghianda
Vintage Desk Set for Gentlemen in Wood by Pierluigi Ghianda

Vintage Desk Set for Gentlemen in Wood by Pierluigi Ghianda

$1,127Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintage Desk Set for Gentlemen in Wood by Pierluigi Ghianda

By Pierluigi Ghianda

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful set of fine wood desk prototypes designed by Pierluigi Ghianda in the 60's, of fine Italian manufacture. The desk set is composed of two identical elements: It is composed of two larger side compartments and three smaller central ones. They are made entirely of pear wood and their uniqueness lies in the fact that they are true original prototypes of the designer. The vintage desk set...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s
Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s

$446

Midcentury Typewriter/Consul, Type 222.2, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal, Steel, Plastic, Fabric The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use Re-polished The packaging o...

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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Nickel - plated Auböck ring holder around 1950 ( signed )
Nickel - plated Auböck ring holder around 1950 ( signed )

Nickel - plated Auböck ring holder around 1950 ( signed )

$329

Nickel - plated Auböck ring holder around 1950 ( signed )

Located in Wien, Au

Nickel - plated Auböck ring holder around 1950 ( signed ) Original condition

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Consul Typewriter in Two-Tone Cream and Aqua, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Consul Typewriter in Two-Tone Cream and Aqua, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Consul Typewriter in Two-Tone Cream and Aqua, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$469

Consul Typewriter in Two-Tone Cream and Aqua, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

This eye-catching mid-century typewriter by Consul was produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. It features a distinctive two-tone color scheme in soft cream and aqua blue, paired wi...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder
Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder

$600

Don Shoemaker Desk Top Business Card Holder

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this rare business card holder made in Cocobolo and granadillo wood, includes Original label of Señal S.A., circa 1970.

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Cocobolo

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

$375

Mid-century Functional Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Telephone by TESLA, in the 1980's Made of Plastic and Metal Beautiful decoration Fully Functional Original condition

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Shoehorn wood and brass around 1950s
Shoehorn wood and brass around 1950s

Shoehorn wood and brass around 1950s

$376

Shoehorn wood and brass around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Shoehorn wood and brass around 1950s Brass and wood

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Pirken Hammer Porcelain Basket and Bowl Set with Gold Trim
Pirken Hammer Porcelain Basket and Bowl Set with Gold Trim

Pirken Hammer Porcelain Basket and Bowl Set with Gold Trim

$352 / set

Pirken Hammer Porcelain Basket and Bowl Set with Gold Trim

By Pirkenhammer

Located in Praha, CZ

This elegant porcelain basket and bowl set was made by Pirken Hammer, a renowned Czechoslovak porcelain manufacturer celebrated for its high-quality craftsmanship and refined decorat...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo
Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo

$399 / item

Mid-Century Functional Tesla Phone 1974, Československo

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with signs of use - Fully functional. - Tesla manufacturer.

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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.
Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

$423

Mid-century Tesla Design Phone, Czechoslovakia, 1983.

By Tesla

Located in Praha, CZ

Telephone by TESLA, made in the 1980's. Made of Plastic and Metal. Beautiful decoration. Original condition.

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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951
Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951

Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951

$1,500

Military Interest A Presentation Desk Pen Holder or Stand Dated 1951

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

MILITARY INTEREST:- A PRESENTATION DESK PEN HOLDER OR STAND, 1951 Modelled as a airplane engine, with two pen holders on each side and a presentation rhomboid-shaped plaque inscribe...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.
Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.

Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.

$493

Midcentury Typewriter / Consul, 1960s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of metal, steel, plastic, fabric The packaging of the machine has surface defects that are associated with the age of use Re-polished The packaging o...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Horn and Brass Bookends, Vintage Originals
Pair of Mid-Century Horn and Brass Bookends, Vintage Originals

Pair of Mid-Century Horn and Brass Bookends, Vintage Originals

$1,600

Pair of Mid-Century Horn and Brass Bookends, Vintage Originals

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare and highly collectible pair of original 1960s sculptural bookends, exemplifying the sophisticated Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of the Vienna school. This set features two hand...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Rego Laptop Holder 2023
Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Rego Laptop Holder 2023

Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Rego Laptop Holder 2023

$550 / item

Handmade Italia Carrara Marble Rego Laptop Holder 2023

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lava stone Règo is a little jewel that adds a new experience when using a notebook combined with an external display, ideal for saving space and creating a clean and tidy environment...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Carrara Marble

Brazilian Mid-Century Resin Encased Travertine Desk Organizer, 1970s
Brazilian Mid-Century Resin Encased Travertine Desk Organizer, 1970s

Brazilian Mid-Century Resin Encased Travertine Desk Organizer, 1970s

$850

Brazilian Mid-Century Resin Encased Travertine Desk Organizer, 1970s

Located in Miami, FL

Discarded travertine pieces encased in a hardened resin shell desk organizer with patinated brass holders, Brazil 1970s.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon
Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

$3,765

Très rare porte courrier par André Vigneau pour Steph Simon

By Andre Vigneau

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Really rare tray by the photographer and designer André Vigneau for the gallery Steph Simon in 1957.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Sterling Silver Inkwell, XL Size, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1920
Sterling Silver Inkwell, XL Size, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1920

Sterling Silver Inkwell, XL Size, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1920

$1,765

Sterling Silver Inkwell, XL Size, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1920

Located in Paris, IDF

Sterling silver inkwell made in Denmark, 1920. Very large size silver inkwell holder made of sterling silver, weight 620 grams. Good condition, some engraving on the silver as seen...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White
Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

$1,647 / set

Mid-Century Modern Venini Centerpiece Murano Black Glass Layered Glass White

By Venini

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-Century Modern Venini centerpiece Murano black glass, layered glass white the two little. Big one measure cm: H 7 Diam. 47 thickness 6mm Little one measure cm: H 3.8 Diam. ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Murano Glass

MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set
MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set

MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set

$275 / set

MCM Two Piece Lucite Desk Set

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice two piece lucite desk set, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and includes a loose leaf calendar holder and a scratch paper box. The calendar measures 8.2...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Lucite

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum
Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

$1,298 / set

Post War 1953 Very Unusual Trencher Art Bookends In Bronze And Aluminum

Located in Miami, FL

Bookends with 1953 US Navy AER-53 Dummy Artillery Rounds Elusive and historical pair of bookends, created during the post WWII period and the Korean war, back in the 1953-1955. They...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass
Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

$611 / set

Vintage Italian Desk or Coffee Table Set in Plexiglass and Brass

Located in Prato, Tuscany

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Rational and linear desk...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Brass

Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.
Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.

Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.

$293

Vintage antler set, corkscrew, bottle opener, funnel, 1960s.

Located in Praha, CZ

Shows signs of use. Beautiful decoration. Suitable for collectors. Original condition.

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s
Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s

$3,087 / set

Gucci Brown Leather Brass Bucket Desk Stationary Set Pen Pad Write, circa 1960s

By Gucci

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of original circa 1960s Vintage Gucci brown leather desk accessories A wonderful suite. This set includes the original pad, writing slope with removable secondary writing board and lastly the pen pot...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Leather, Suede

1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen
1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen

1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen

$3,430 / set

1950s Desk Set by Pietro Ciesa, Fontana Arte Picture Frame Letter Opener Pen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1950s suite of Pietro Chiesa handmade in Italy luxury glassware made for Fontana Arte A highly collectable set in stunning order, full condition reports are below with the description of each item These pieces can be found in various forms online for sale, the letter opener and especially the picture frame as some of the rarest pieces, you won’t find another of either anywhere The pen holder has a coin tray, the paper holder has the original handmade paper, the picture frame swivels around 360 degrees, it’s as mentioned a very special find Pietro Chiesa A descendant of an eminent Ticino-based family of artists, he opened his own glassmaking shop in 1921 after working as an apprentice at the Giannotti glassworks. In the early 1920s, he took part in the Venice Biennale, the Monza Biennale, the Exposition des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and exhibitions in Cologne and Barcelona. His work combines extreme modernity with outstanding technical ability. His creations include the glass windows of the Trieste Stock Exchange, the windows of the Motorship Victoria as well as those of the transatlantic liner Conte di Savoia. In 1932, Pietro Chiesa was asked by Gio Ponti to share in the artistic direction of the newborn FontanaArte, a role that would enable him to give full expression to his creative flair by designing over a thousand different objects (furniture, tables, lamps, glass windows, objets d’art etc). Some of these pieces took their place in the history of design and are still produced by FontanaArte today, such as the Fontana curved table (1932), the Cartoccio vase (1932) and the Luminator floor lamp (1933). Pen holder, some chips around the edges of the underside trim and light scratches to the top Dimensions Height 19 cm Width 22.5 cm Depth 15 cm Notepad hold with original handmade paper, no damage to note Dimensions Height 8 cm Width 20 cm Depth 7.8 cm Swivel picture signed initialled and numbered, no damage Dimensions Height 12 cm Width 10 cm Depth 7 cm Envelope opener...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray
Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

$1,200 / item

Florence Knoll Two-Tier Ebonized Walnut Paper Tray

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paper tray designed by Florence Knoll in 1948. This two-tier paper tray is composed of ebonized molded walnut plywood. The trays rotate around a rear central post of brushed aluminum...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY
Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY

Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY

$817

Exquisite Mid Century Italian Pen Holder Attibuted To Fontana Arte FREE DELIVERY

By Fontana Arte

Located in Portlaoise, IE

A simply wonderful objet d'art this beautifully crafted glass pen holder attributed to the iconic Italian brand Fontana Arte is the perfect desk accessory to add Mid Century style an...

Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Cut Glass

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