What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?

Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.

Chrome Mid Century Desk Table

Desk Mid Century Wood And Metal

Mid Century Modern Desk With Return

United Furniture Desk

Italian Glass Writing Desk

Wood And Chrome Modern Desk

Mid Century Chrome Drawer Pulls

Modern And Vintage Desks And Writing Tables

Milo Baughman Mid Century Desk

Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk

$1,650

Clean Lined Chrome Mid Century Desk

By Florence Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s

$3,069

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table/Desk, Chrome and Glass, Italy, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, Dining Table, USA

$6,500

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, Dining Table, USA

By Pace Collection

Located in Stamford, CT

Pace, Mid-Century Modern, Writing Desk, Exotic Wood, Chrome, American, 20th C This exotic wood and chrome desk, likely produced by Pace Furniture in the mid-20th century, combines l...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

$5,700

Hugh Acton Teak & Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk

By Hugh Acton

Located in Toledo, OH

This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and 32" wide with one thin drawer. The drawer has pencil dividers. The top has been refi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table

$3,400

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

A Stunning Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Desk

$1,875 / item

A Stunning Mid Century Design Walnut and Chrome Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning Mid Century design richly patinated walnut and chrome desk of exceptional quality, finely carved and with a fabulous curvilear clean design. The well figured moulded and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk or Dining Table Base - No Glass

$650

Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk or Dining Table Base - No Glass

By Florence Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined Mid Century Chrome Desk or Dining Table Base, in the style of Florence Knoll, American, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern German Teak and Chrome Executive Desk

$5,995

Mid-Century Modern German Teak and Chrome Executive Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Dating back to the 1960s, this German mid-century modern executive desk combines richly figured teak with a polished chrome framework, creating a striking contrast between warm natur...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern

$5,500

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff Olivewood Chrome Desk Mid-Century Modern

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Arthur Umanoff olivewood and chrome desk. We love the great looking burled olivewood top with two hidden drawers against the angular chromed legs. Top is in great shape wit...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk with Glass Top, Circa 1970

$1,705

Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk with Glass Top, Circa 1970

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid-Century Chrome Trestles Desk, 1970s Minimalist - table desk - Vintage furniture Measures : 140x70cm H:74cm Materials : Chrome - Glass Light signs of oxidation on the trestles.

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20th Century Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

$3,900

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

By Poul Cadovius

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s

$12,500

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Oak, Chrome, 1970s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Mid Century Desk, Warren Platner For Knoll, Steel, Oak, 1970s, Office, Executive Desk, Chrome, Unique Design Vintage from the 1970s Measurements: 22.5" D x 76.5" L x 29" H The top ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Magnificent Peter Protzman Zebra Wood Chrome Desk Mid Century Modern

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Peter Protzman Zebra Wood Chrome Desk Mid Century Modern

By Peter Protzmann

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This iconic desk, designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller, was only manufactured for two years from 1970-1971. Making it a rare, limited production item. The smooth, curved edge...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll

$4,350

1960s Mid-Century Walnut & Chrome Executive Desk by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by Florence Knoll in the 1960s, this iconic executive desk epitomizes architectural minimalism and mid-century functionalism. The desk features a sprawling walnut work surfa...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century , 1960's Italian Architect's Desk, FruitWood, Chrome, Leather Insert

$3,850

Mid Century , 1960's Italian Architect's Desk, FruitWood, Chrome, Leather Insert

Located in Wainscott, NY

1960's Architects Desk from Italy. Wood top, chrome legs and a leather insert on the desks top center. The proportions of this piece make it usable and dramatic in even a small off...

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Vintage 1960s European Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

$3,864

Desk, Probably France, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Desk, standing on three cylindrical chromed metal legs with a rectangular tabletop out of opaque glass.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960

$7,729

Mid-Century Large Desk, Veneered Wood, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, ca. 1960

Located in Berlin, DE

Large Mid-Century executive desk made of veneered wood and chrome-plated steel. The architectural, linear structure conveys a sense of lightness, stability, and order. The top is fin...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome trestles desk

$1,776

Chrome trestles desk

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This chrome trestles desk came together with the Tabacof chair, they are a matching pair. The trestles are well made with sense for detail, definitely good quality. The glass top is ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

$16,900

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Maplewood Writing Table - Vintage Ebony Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A freestanding vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern writing table crafted from polished maplewood, partly veneered, and topped with a contrasting black ebony surface.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century

$9,600Sale Price|20% Off

Sexy Slim Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Ste. Marie and Laurent Mid-Century

By Andre Laurent

Located in Pemberton, NJ

This sexy slim Ste-Marie and Laurent desk has beautiful rosewood grain and a black faux leather top. This Mid-Century desk floats on a modern chrome cantilever base and is finished o...

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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern

$4,200Sale Price|20% Off

Sleek Milo Baughman Style Chrome x Base Desk John Stuart Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Milo Baughman style chrome X base desk retailed by John Stuart-label inside the drawer. The original light lavender enamel shows age-appropriate scuffs, scratches, and sign...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk

$3,400

1970s Chrome and Rosewood Desk

By J. Wade Beam

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beautiful executive desk designed by J Wade Beam circa 1970. The rosewood top seems to float with a clean, geometric chrome base. Age-appropriate wear.A striking executive desk desig...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

$2,450

Mid-Century Tijsseling Rosewood Double Pedestal Desk

By Tijsseling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Dutch Mid-Century desk from Tijsseling features a floating rosewood-veneered top with rich, dark-streaked grain over a black-finished underside — a clean detail that reinforces ...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Chrome

1950s Mid century Modern Aluminium and Formica desk

$1,168

1950s Mid century Modern Aluminium and Formica desk

Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB

Elegant 1950s mid century modern desk with a formica rectangular top set within a beautifully minimalist aluminium frame.The slender angular metal legs give the desk a wonderfully li...

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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

A Stunning Mid Century Design Leather Top Desk

$2,557 / item

A Stunning Mid Century Design Leather Top Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning Mid Century design well figured walnut and chrome leather top desk of exceptional quality and finely carved with a fabulous clean simple design and framed throughout with ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!

$6,800

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern Floating Top All Restored Desk Table Mint!

By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Solid Walnut Mid-Century Modern pullout Key Board Floating Top Tray All Restored Desk Table MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Biomorphic Walnut Executive Desk

$6,500

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Biomorphic Walnut Executive Desk

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern sculptural biomorphic walnut executive desk, custom-made in the United States, circa 1980s. Defined by its dramatic freeform silhouette and sculptural presence, th...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk

$18,000

Karl Springer Shagreen & Chrome Executive Desk

By Karl Springer

Located in Denton, TX

Extremely Rare Karl Springer Shagreen & chrome executive desk. Each corner has brass accents to compliment the chrome. Dark Shagreen top and drawers. A very classy and modern loo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk

$3,200

Italian Chrome X-Base Trestle Dining Table or Writing Desk

By Pace Collection

Located in Danville, CA

Rarely seen X-base trestle style dining table base that can be used as either a dining table or writing desk. The base will easily support a glass or stone top as large as 48 x 108 x...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

$2,400

Rosewood and Chrome Drexel Index Writing Desk Library Table, circa 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Drexel

Located in New York, NY

Stunning midcentury, Hollywood Regency, Post Modern design writing table, desk, made by Drexel as part of their Index series, possibly designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960/1970s. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table

$2,850

Bamboo and Chrome Sawhorse Table

By McGuire

Located in New York, NY

Bamboo and chrome sawhorse table. Pair of large bamboo sawhorse bases in the manner of McGuire with inset interior stretchers and gleaming chrome cap rests with rectangular glass top...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Kem Weber Desk for Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern Office Desk, 1950s

$2,900

Kem Weber Desk for Heywood Wakefield, Mid Century Modern Office Desk, 1950s

By Kem Weber, Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Trimline desk was designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield circa 1950. With clean lines and minimalist appeal the design of the Trimline desk bridg...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Germany, circa 1960

$7,729

Mid-Century Desk, Rosewood Veneer, Germany, circa 1960

By Lübke

Located in Regensburg, DE

Large mid-century desk with rosewood veneer and a polished finish, likely from Germany, circa 1960. * Rectangular, straight-lined design. * Exterior refinished with beautiful rosewoo...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bureau tréteaux moderniste chrome et plateau en bois Mid Century

$2,046

Bureau tréteaux moderniste chrome et plateau en bois Mid Century

Located in Meyrin, Switzerland

Bureau / table tréteaux moderniste, chrome et plateau en bois, placage noir, années 1970. Designer inconnu. Ensemble en bon état : traces minimes d’oxydation sur les chromes et trac...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Hugh Acton Style Rosewood Executive Desk

$3,995

Mid-Century Modern Hugh Acton Style Rosewood Executive Desk

By Hugh Acton

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Hugh Acton Style Rosewood Executive Desk. Featuring a straight line design, large rectangular rosewood top, floating black metal cabinets, fl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber Design

$2,750

Mid Century Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber Design

Located in Asheville, NC

A vintage Mid Century desk designed by Kem Weber and made by Heywood Wakefield. A chrome tubular frame with solid birch drawers, and gray modesty panel. 59.5”W x 29.5”D x 28 3/4”H

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

$3,864

Mid-Century Modern Italian Desk Table by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova

By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli

Located in Prato, IT

Writing or conference table with console designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova, dated circa 1965. Chromed metal structure and mahogany veneer top. Formanova born from the c...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Osvaldo Borsani Bureau T403, Glass & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

$7,104

Osvaldo Borsani Bureau T403, Glass & Chrome, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR

Bureau T403 conçu par Osvaldo Borsani pour Tecno dans les années 1970. Ce bureau vintage italien moderne présente une structure en acier, un plateau en verre laqué et des éléments en...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Ambassador Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1962

$10,300

Mid-Century Modern Ambassador Desk by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1962

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed in 1962 by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L’Atelier, the Large Ambassador Desk reflects the designer’s synthesis of European modernist principles with the richness of Brazi...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

$9,495

1970s Milo Baughman Burlwood Chrome Curved Executive Desk

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, sculptural Burlwood solid wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrom...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk

$1,495

Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville Accord Walnut Drop-Leaf Desk

By American of Martinsville

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

A handsome Mid-Century Modern American of Martinsville “Accord” drop-leaf walnut desk, circa 1960s. Beautifully refinished, this versatile piece showcases rich walnut grain, clean ar...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll

$3,800

Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed steel frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll label.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

$25,000

Desk in Wood and chrome, France, 1940

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome

$12,500

Custom Knoll 9' Executive Credenza Desk in Walnut & Chrome

By Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Florence Knoll's transformative influence on Mid-Century design is evident in this elegant custom-designed Executive Credenza Desk.

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk Jean Gillon for Italma Made in Brazil

$4,500

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk Jean Gillon for Italma Made in Brazil

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century modern rosewood writing desk was designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art and made in Brazil circa 1960. The desk features a clean, minimalist design comb...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s

$35,000

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A superb example of Zalszupin’s late modernist aesthetic, this desk showcases his ability to integrate refined materials into functional, architectural compositions. The expansive ja...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

$1,989

Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure desk.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered base with three drawers wi...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

$27,900

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk by Borsani & Buffa, Italy

By Paolo Buffa, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian half-round writing desk with a clear glass top, made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani and P...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

$5,500

Large-Scale Mad Men Roger Sprunger Executive Desk Dunbar, Mid-Century Modern

By Roger Sprunger

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Large-scale Mid-Century Modern executive desk designed by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar. Gorgeous walnut with stainless steel double pedestal base. Four drawers including one file, two r...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk

$7,850

1980s Eppinger Post Modern Wood Chrome Pedestal Oval Desk

By Eppinger Furniture Inc.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and one of a kind, oval pedestal wood desk you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Chrome hardware. ...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!

$3,600

Founders Light Blonde Pecan Single Pedestal Desk Tubular Chrome Legs MINT!

By Founders Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Founders light blonde pecan single pedestal desk tubular chrome legs MINT! Solid wood construction dovetail joints.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE DESK, France 1960

$6,820

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN SPACE-AGE DESK, France 1960

By Etienne Fermigier, Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Joe Colombo

Located in PARIS, FR

A beautifull and stylised, small white desk clearly inspired by the space odyssey period, Modernist, Space-Age, Seventies, cream white laquered wood body with sixties curved angles,...

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century

$2,091Sale Price|20% Off

French Walnut Louis Philippe Desk Leather Top Writing Table, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French 19th century Louis Philippe pine desk, the top is recovered of coated fabric. Ten drawers of different size. Table height: 31.50 in. (80 cm) Height between the floor and the ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Peter Protzman, Unique Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s

$5,500

Peter Protzman, Unique Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s

By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

Peter Protzman, Herman Miller, American Mid-Century Modern, Rare Writing Desk, Zebrawood, Chrome, USA, 1970s A unique writing design designed by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller tha...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Lucite, Zebra Wood

Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex

$4,600

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 engraved 'Made in Denmark'. Desk measures: 63" wide, 33.5" deep and 29.5" high. The knee ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

$5,740

Jules Wabbes Cintree Desk, Laminated Wood & Chrome, Belgium, 1968

By Jules Wabbes, Velca Legnano

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Executive desk - Belgium design - 1960s Kinnarps mobile Drawer units sold separately. L 180 cm x D 76 cm x H 75 cm. Table thickness 3 cm. Weight : ~ 70kg Jules Wabbes desk, laminate...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

Wonderful Milo Baughman style Black Lacquered Rosewood Desk Chrome X Base

By West Michigan Furniture Co.

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Milo Baughman style West Michigan Furniture (from their 'Dimension 1' collection) black lacquered and rosewood desk with chrome X base. We actually love the original finish...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala

$12,250

Freestanding Czech Art Deco Chrome Writing Desk H - 178 by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Wien, AT

Rare model from UP Zavody and even then the most expensive desk from the entire production. Craftsmanship to perfection and a distinctive Caucasian walnut veneer make the H-178 a tot...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern French Desk, Walnut Wood, Ebonized Legs, c. 1950s

$7,900

Mid-Century Modern French Desk, Walnut Wood, Ebonized Legs, c. 1950s

Located in Houston, TX

Desk is created out of walnut wood with light polish, 4 elongated legs are ebonized, which presents juxtaposition between light and dark colors of the wood. Desk has 2 spacious drawe...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

German mid-century modern teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s

$4,774

German mid-century modern teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

German mid-century modern teak desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, 1950s Desk with rectangular teak top. It features two rectangular teak drawers on the side with chrome-plated...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Mid-Century Cream Lacquer, Chrome & Glass Desk by Pierre Cardin, 1970s.

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 54.34 in

Mid-Century Cream Lacquer, Chrome & Glass Desk by Pierre Cardin, 1970s.

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Dublin 8, IE

A striking example of modernist design from the iconic French designer Pierre Cardin, this desk blends sculptural form with industrial precision. Created in the late 1960s to early 1...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century 1970s Knoll Lunario Table Desk by Cini Boeri, Desk to Impress

Unavailable

H 28 in W 59 in D 43.25 in

Mid-Century 1970s Knoll Lunario Table Desk by Cini Boeri, Desk to Impress

By Knoll, Cini Boeri

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Mid-Century Modern table or desk designed by Cini Boeri and made by Knoll.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

czech mid-century formica kitchen table - desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in

czech mid-century formica kitchen table - desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

red "canvas" patterned laminate top, beech plywood, chrome-plated tubular steel legs, one drawer

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Desks and Writing Tables

Pace Burl Wood and Chrome Pencil Desk Partner Desk

Unavailable

H 30 in W 84 in D 40 in

Pace Burl Wood and Chrome Pencil Desk Partner Desk

By Leon Rosen

Located in Houston, TX

Rare four-draw pace pencil desk with pull-out trays. Beautiful burl wood with chrome frame. Well-constructed. Designed by Leon Rosen. Some surface wear on top of desk.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk

Unavailable

H 28 in W 51 in D 31 in

Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Desk

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage rosewood desk from Brazil with front apron and chrome details.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 50 in D 24 in

Black Lacquered with Chrome & Brass Accent 3-Drawer Campaign Desk/ Writing Table

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a Mid-Century Modern lacquered in black, three-drawer Campaign style desk or writing table with chrome and brass accents.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Executive Desk in Chromed and Rosewood, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in

Executive Desk in Chromed and Rosewood, circa 1970

Located in Noiseau, FR

Vintage chrome and rosewood desk Beautiful desk in Rosewood and chrome of 1970s. Storage space with 2 drawers and a large file drawer. As chic in the front as in the back. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in

Czechoslovak Midcentury Chrome and Formica Writing Desk, 1950s, Czechoslovakia

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Midcentury writing desk with three plastic drawer. It has a construction of chrome pipes and a formica plate. Very simple design, typical for the period of the 1930s–1950s in the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 59.06 in D 31.11 in

Czechoslovak modernist chrome and wood writing desk, 1950´s, Europe

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Large Bauhaus Partners Desk, piano lacquer, chrome, Czechoslovakia, 1930´s This large Bauhaus writing desk from 1930s Czechoslovakia is a striking piece of functionalist art, also k...

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.

Unavailable

H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in

American Burl and Chrome Executive Desk by Edward Axel Roffman, 1970s.

By Edward Axel Roffman

Located in Dublin 8, IE

An impressive executive desk designed by Edward Axel Roffman in the 1970s, exemplifying his signature blend of bold materials and streamlined modernism. The desk is constructed in ri...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool

Unavailable

H 28.75 in W 39.5 in D 25.5 in

Contemporary Italian Manifesto Leather and Chrome Desk and Stool

By Manifestodesign

Located in Aspen, CO

Contemporary Italian Manifesto leather, chrome desk and stool.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather

George Nelson 1950s Desk, Dining Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 60 in D 36 in

George Nelson 1950s Desk, Dining Table

By George Nelson

Located in Treasure Island, CA

George Nelson Desk, dining table circa 1950s chrome plated steel base, laminate top Manufactured by Herman Miler, label underneath approx 36 x 60 x 28 inches Small repair to la...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

Danecastle Aps Adjustable Bedside Desk or Table

By Danecastle

Located in Fulton, CA

A Danish Modern adjustable table made of rosewood and polished chrome. Top tilts 90 degrees and has height adjustment from 25 inches to 34 inches in height. Will make a nice bedside,...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Chrome and Glass Desk in the Manner of Marie-Claude de Fouquières

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 39 in D 54.75 in

Chrome and Glass Desk in the Manner of Marie-Claude de Fouquières

By Marie-Claude de Fouquieres

Located in Richmond, VA

A stunning x-base desk fabricated of tubular chrome plated steel with a three-quarters inch thick plate glass top.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Hans Von Klier Ebony de Macassar and Polished Chrome Desk, Skipper, Italy

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 86.75 in D 39.5 in

Hans Von Klier Ebony de Macassar and Polished Chrome Desk, Skipper, Italy

By Hans Von Klier

Located in Hollywood, FL

The ebony de Macassar top with inset black leather writing surface, and black laquer edges with a pencil drawer and cubbies, above "t" shaped ebony de Macassar and chrome bases- very...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wood And Chrome Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Wood And Chrome Coffee Table

Located in Tourcoing, FR

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Coffee Table with chrome base and teak wooden rectangular top

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1960s Pierre Guariche Design "Table Machine" Model Desk

Unavailable

H 26.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in

1960s Pierre Guariche Design "Table Machine" Model Desk

By Meurop, Pierre Guariche

Located in Tourcoing, FR

Desk "machine table" model designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop in the 1960s composed of a chrome-plated metal base, laminated wooden structure and top, wooden storage space compos...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 70.75 in D 35.5 in

Vintage Milo Baughman Chrome, Ebonized Oak Dining/Writing Table, circa 1970

Located in Houston, TX

Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! Vintage American Milo Baughman chrome, ebonized oak table c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 29.5 in

Heywood Wakefield Trimline Desk by Kem Weber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W59.5 D29.5 H29.5 Fully refinished Mid Century modern desk designed by Kem Weber for Heywood Wakefield. Desk features a chrome tubular frame, birch drawers , a laminate top and a me...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223

Unavailable

H 29.34 in W 63.19 in D 31.7 in

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223

By Pierre Paulin, Thonet

Located in Basel, CH

Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in France. Table top and cabinets veneered with teak wood. Stands on four black lacquere...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Osvaldo Borsani Desk for Tecno Milano, Italy 1950

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 122.05 in D 33.47 in

Osvaldo Borsani Desk for Tecno Milano, Italy 1950

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Wilnis, UT

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 drawer ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bauhaus Style Desk Made for Auping, the Netherlands

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in

Bauhaus Style Desk Made for Auping, the Netherlands

By Auping

Located in Enschede, Overijssel

Great looking desk, made for Auping in the 1960s-1970s Bauhaus style Chrome frame with plywood tops. The main top has a very little chip.

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Florence Knoll Executive Desk for Knoll International

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in

Florence Knoll Executive Desk for Knoll International

By Wohnbedarf, Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Zurich, CH

Beautiful teak desk designed by Florence Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

"Platone" Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy

Unavailable

H 68.5 in W 82 in D 65 in

"Platone" Folding Desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti

Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant

Mid-Century 'Platone' folding desk by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, Italy. Off-white ABS plastic with a heavy chromed steel base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Gilles Bouchez for Airborne "Serie Kit" Desk

Unavailable

H 30.52 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in

Gilles Bouchez for Airborne "Serie Kit" Desk

By Gilles Bouchez

Located in Liege, BE

A splendid desk designed by the French architect Gilles Bouchez for Airborne, France, 1970. Pure and Minimalist lines, slightly smoked "securit" glass. A tiny and insignificant...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in

Action Office Desk by George Nelson for Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Zurich, CH

This Mid-Century Modern Classic ‘Action’ office desk was designed by George Nelson as seen in Kubrick’s sci-fi masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. This piece was manufactured in 1964 ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Rare American Modern Cerused Oak Desk by Jay Spectre

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 56 in D 27 in

Rare American Modern Cerused Oak Desk by Jay Spectre

By Jay Spectre

Located in Hollywood, FL

The rectangular top above a central drawer flanked by a pairs of drawers with chromed hardware, on pierced full legs joined by a polished chrome stretcher.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Onix desk with matching chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 40.95 in D 25.2 in

Onix desk with matching chair by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina

By Vittorio Parigi and Nani Prina, Molteni & C

Located in Kleinburg, ON

Red 1970s Orix desk by Vittorio Parigi & Nani Prina for Molteni & C. From the Molteni Museum website: “You write on it and I read at it, but she looks at her reflection in it, ano...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chrome mid century desk table you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, chrome and wood, every chrome mid century desk table was constructed with great care. Find 747 options for an antique or vintage chrome mid century desk table now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chrome mid century desk table — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chrome mid century desk table bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made chrome mid century desk table has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Knoll, Florence Knoll and Fase are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chrome Mid Century Desk Table?

The average selling price for a chrome mid century desk table at 1stDibs is $1,765, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $53,087 for the highest priced.

Questions About Chrome Mid Century Desk Table

What's the difference between a mid-century modern desk and a writing table?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
Desks typically include drawers or storage, while writing tables are a flatter, more minimal work surface; check the listing description for storage details.