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Antique Oak Desk, Denmark circa 1900-1910
Located in Round Top, TX
The carved legs create a dramatic presence in this handsome desk from Demark. The two drawers run
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Early 20th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Materials

Oak

Danish 18th Century Walnut Bureau Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish 18th century walnut bureau writing desk, circa 1730. Good quality burr walnut Danish
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Mid-18th Century Danish Queen Anne Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique Pine Desk from Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen 5-Dra
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique desk is known as a "Hans Christian Andersen" desk. One similar to this can
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Late 19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Wood, Pine

Danish Bureau-Plat
By C.B.Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish birchwood writing desk, Circa 1910, possibly by C.B. Hansens cabinetmakers. the
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Early 20th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Just Andersen, Denmark Fantail Fish 1920s Art Deco Pewter Desk Paperweight #833B
By Just Andersen
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Art Deco stylised Fantail Fish pewter paperweight by Just Andersen of Denmark. Circa 1920 Height
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Danish Antique Desk

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Pewter

Danish Bureau Plat
By C.B.Hansen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish birchwood writing desk, Circa 1900, possibly by C.B. Hansens cabinetmakers. the
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Danish Antique Desk

Early 20th Pine Desk
Located in London, GB
A pine desk with turned legs and green laminate top, made in Denmark during the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Danish Antique Desk

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Laminate, Pine

Martin Nyrop Petite Pine Desk
By Martin Nyrop
Located in London, GB
A petite desk in pine designed by architect Martin Nyrop, Denmark, 1905. This piece was part of
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Early 1900s Danish Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Pine

Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965). Solid mahogany writing
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Friesian Inlaid Oak Fall Front Desk or Bureau, Denmark, circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderful Friesian solid oak bureau having dual compass star and string-band inlaid fall front enclosing a fitted inlaid interior of pigeon-holes and drawers with a secret drawer enc...
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18th Century and Earlier Danish Louis XVI Danish Antique Desk

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Brass

Danish Late Empire Bureau Plat
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Late Empire mahogany line inlaid bureau plat, Circa 1830, the rectangular top with rounded
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1830s Danish Empire Danish Antique Desk

P. V. Jensen-Klint - Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A free-standing elm writing desk, front with drawer. Probably manufactured by Carstens and Kjær
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Early 20th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Elm

Antique Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desk / console, Northern Europe, circa 1890. Currently under renovation. Wood: Oak
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1890s Danish Gustavian Danish Antique Desk

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Oak

Desk, Mahogany, Carvings, Brass Keyholes, 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
Small lady's desk in mahogany with carvings and decorated with brass keyholes from around the 1920s
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1920s Danish Other Danish Antique Desk

Materials

Brass

Danish Mahogany Table, circa 1870 - 1880
Located in San Marino, CA
Danish table with two plank solid mahogany top and Dutch extensions, full apron having drawers
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19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Carved Antique Library Table Desk with White Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
compliments the Danish styling of this late 19th century desk. The warm dark wood is exposed where the paint
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Early 20th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Working Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder
By Sibast
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Working desk in teak. Model 51A. Drop leave 58 cm. Maker Sibast Furniture.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

Hans Christian Andersen desk in Painted Pine
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Hans Christian Andersen Desk in pine with grey/white Gustavian style painted finish and on
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Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Danish Antique Desk

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Pine

Antique Danish Table Painted Black, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique oak table, circa 1880 from Denmark, has a single wide drawer in the scalloped apron
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Late 19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Large Antique Desk of Walnut from the 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Large antique desk of walnut from the 1890s. The desk is in great vintage condition.   
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1890s Danish Other Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Erik Riisager Hansen Writing Freestanding Desk, Model 66
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rosewood writing desk, model 66, designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Tabletop with
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Hardwood

Ladies Desk in Handpolished Walnut from the 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Ladies desk in handpolished walnut from the 1860s. The desk is in great vintage condition.
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1860s Danish Other Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Mahogany Antique Desk from circa 1890, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique desks, a secretary from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition
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1890s Danish Louis Philippe Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Danish
Located in San Marino, CA
Mid-Century Modern Danish executive custom desk. Features six drawers with original hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Desk

Antique Oak Carved Table or Library Desk Dated 1653
Located in Round Top, TX
this handsome oak table or library desk. Upon closer examination, it is the date found on the right
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17th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Wood

Danish Renaissance Revival Writing Table with Black Paint, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique oak Renaissance Revival writing table from Denmark, circa 1890. Below, a turned stretcher
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Late 19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Desk, Walnut, 1860
Located in Lejre, DK
Small antique lady's desk in walnut wood from the 1860s. Dimensions in cm: H:75 W:90 D:52.
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1860s Danish Empire Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Christian VIII Scandinavian Writing Desk in Mahogany with Marquetry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
turned, reeded and carved legs. Desk comes with working locks and one brass key. Denmark, circa 1835
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1830s Danish Regency Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Desk Pine and Patinated Leather Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in pine and patinated leather. Designed by MAA. Martin Nyrop as interior for Copenhagen town
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Pine, Leather

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of the change between antique and mid-century and fits beautifully with both camps. T...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Hardwood

Fine Quality 19th Century Carved Mahogany Danish Writing Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality ladies writing table, circa 1830. Flame mahogany and crossbanded writing surface with gallery surround. Three drawers with lock and key, beautifully carved. Standin...
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Mid-19th Century Danish William IV Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Serpentine Danish Bureau
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Fabulous 18th century Danish serpentine bureau, 1760. Dimensions: 46.5 inches (118 cms) wide
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18th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Oak

Black Painted Writing Table Console With Two Drawers, Denmark circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque writing table from Denmark with two functioning drawers and scallop carved skirt
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Danish Antique Desk

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Wood, Paint

Empire desk with leafs
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Empire desk with leafs (each 25 cm) and drawer. Free standing. Crafted in Cuban Mahogany
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19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Desk in Mahogany with Green Felt Top, and in Great Antique Condition, 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in mahogany with green felt top, and in great antique condition from the 1890s.    
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1890s Danish Other Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design, this writing desk by Hans Olsen
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Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Teak, Walnut

Aesthetic Movement table by cabinetmaker H. Poulsen in oak, Denmark, 1904.
Located in Valby, 84
Rare table by Danish cabinetmaker H. Poulsen was crafted in 1904 and exemplifies the refined ideals
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Desk

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Other

Jo Hammerporg for Fog Morup Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, 1950
By Fog Mørup, Jo Hammerborg
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Very rare Danish desk or table lamp designed by Jo Hammerborg for Fog & Morup, brass stem and teak
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1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Metal, Brass

1920s Antique Arts Crafts Danish Sterling Silver Table Bell
By Georg Jensen
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Danish sterling silver table bell in the Arts & Crafts
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1920s Danish Arts and Crafts Danish Antique Desk

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Danish Bronze Leopard Inkwell by H.F. Ildfast
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Art Deco Danish bronze leopard inkwell by H.f Ildfast.
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Danish Antique Desk

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Bronze

Exceptionally Well Carved Antique Oak Knee Hole Desk
Located in Round Top, TX
This extraordinary antique carved oak desk exemplifies the quality of early 19th century Danish
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Early 19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Rare Set of 6 Mid-19th Century Danish Walnut Captains Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality and rare set of 6 Danish captains chairs, circa 1860. Beautifully made from solid
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Mid-19th Century Danish Regency Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Renaissance Style Desk from the Late 19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, massive desk with an extension was made of oakwood at the end of the 19th century. The
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1890s Danish Renaissance Danish Antique Desk

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Oak

Very Large Danish Art Deco Inkwell by Maker Christian F Heise, circa 1925
By Christian F. Heise
Located in London, GB
Very large 20th century Danish Art Deco inkwell desk piece by Maker Christian F Heise, circa 1925
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1920s Danish Art Deco Danish Antique Desk

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Sterling Silver

Desk from the Interwar Period, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique desk with extension was made of walnut wood at the beginning of the 20th century. Very
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1920s Danish Neoclassical Danish Antique Desk

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Walnut

Antique Danish Baroque Drop Front Bureau Secretary, circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
style of desk. In the inside center is one small cabinet door, which opens to reveal a small storage
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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Danish Antique Desk

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Pine

Antique 19th Century Pine Secretary with Hidden Compartment, Denmark, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This truly lovely mid 19th century secretary becomes a showcase thanks to the beauty of the natural pine, waxed to bring out the warmth of the wood and attractive concave doors. Ther...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

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Wood, Pine

Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Danish Drop Leaf Writing Table in Mahogany
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19th Century Danish Danish Antique Desk

Empire Dining/ Tea Table in West Indies Mahogany with Carved Pedestal Base, 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
paw feet, Denmark, circa 1825. Note: May also work as a writing table or desk. Table may be lowered
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1820s Danish Empire Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

18th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Lady s Writing Table / Dressing Table
Located in Kastrup, DK
tier shelf. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1780-1790.   
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18th Century Danish Louis XVI Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

19th Century European Workbench as Glass Top Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Danish carpenters workbench with modern tempered stand-off glass top. The workbench has
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Late 19th Century Danish Industrial Danish Antique Desk

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Glass, Wood

Table in Pine and Patinated Leather Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers.  
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Leather, Pine

Table Pine and Patinated Leather Designed by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen
By Martin Nyrop, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
hall in 1905. Made in Denmark by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. Great original condition.  
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Leather, Pine

19th Century William IV Mahogany Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A William IV style mahogany secretary cabinet. Outset surface with a molded edge over a single drawer which opens to reveal a writing surface and three small drawers, set above a bow...
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19th Century Danish William IV Danish Antique Desk

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Mahogany

Rud. Rasmussen: A solid oak coffee table. Made by Rud Rasmussen 1920s
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Table in oak and patinated leather. Designed and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers.  
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Early 1900s Danish Scandinavian Modern Danish Antique Desk

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Leather, Oak

Fritz Hansen Oak Swivel Office Chair with Slatted Back
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
restored. Denmark, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Danish Antique Desk

Materials

Metal

Rare and Early Georg Jensen Ink Well in Sterling Silver with Glass Insert
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare and early Georg Jensen ink well in sterling silver with glass insert. Dated 1915-1930. In very good condition. Early stamp. Measures: 21 x 13.5 cm.  
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1910s Danish Art Deco Danish Antique Desk

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Silver

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Danish Antique Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish antique desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and mahogany, every Danish antique desk was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish antique desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Danish antique desk, designed in the Art Nouveau, Scandinavian Modern or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Danish antique desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Royal Copenhagen, Georg Jensen and Poul Henningsen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Danish Antique Desk?

Prices for a Danish antique desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $135 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,879.
Questions About Danish Antique Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.