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Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Danish Modern Angular Danish Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1963 Danish Writing Desk and Mirrored Vanity, Wood, Oestergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Arosio, IT
A Mid-Century Modern small desk that can also be used as mirrored vanity. It has one tilt mirror
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1920s Baroque Style Writing Desk / Table in Solid Oak, By a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully proportioned Danish writing desk / table from the 1920s, crafted entirely in solid
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Early 20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Andreas Hansen Danish Teak Roll Top Writing Desk Ca. 1980s
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Roll top writing desk by Andreas Hansen for Hadsten Træindustri, made in Denmark, circa 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Nanna Ditzel ND93 writing desk Soren Willadsen Denmark 1955
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Iconic ND93 desk designed by Nanna Ditzel and manufactured by Søren Willadsen in Denmark in 1955
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder writing desk model 207 in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A rare and iconic executive desk from the celebrated “200 series” by Arne Vodder, one of Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen Desk Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The writing desk was first published in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century writing desk with five drawers. The desk is designed by the Danish royal neoclassical
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Walnut

Svend Aage Madsen writing desk in rosewood H.P. Hansen Denmark 1960
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning freestanding writing desk was designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-20th Century, Writing Desk in Mahogany, By a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Ole Wanscher, Kaj Gottlob
Located in Odense, DK
A refined classic mid-century writing desk in mahogany, crafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Mahogany

Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

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

Early 20th Century, Baroque Style Writing Desk, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
An early 20th-century Danish centre table, defined by a beautifully figured tabletop where the wood
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Early 20th Century Danish Baroque Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Afromosia Teak Writing Office Desk Danish Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
At Mid Century Traders, discover the allure of our beautiful minimalist mid century desk believed
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Desk
Located in London, Lambeth
Wonderfully designed Danish desk with good function and form with 3 storage draws in teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk by Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, Denmark
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk designed in 1959 by danish architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Designer, Desk, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak desk designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Minor to moderate wear to inside of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Erik Risager Hansen Oak Writing Desk, c1950s
By Severin Hansen Jr., Erik Riisager Hansen 1, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Erik Risager Hansen - Model 66 Writing Desk This exquisitely made desk from Severin Hansen Jnr
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Rare Arne Jacobsen Djob Writing Desk, 1971
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Writing desk designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1971. Part of the 'DJOB' system for Denmark's National
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Teak desk with exposed joinery finished on all sides. Clearance under apron 24”.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian solid wood Danish desk danish
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian solid wood desk from the 60s in the style of Arne vodder's work. Beautiful woodwork
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermaier Writing Table in Light Wood Denmark
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Particular writing-table
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large Danish Vintage Executive Desk
Located in London, GB
An outstanding and very large Danish vintage executive desk. This was made in Denmark, it dates
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Felt

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Drop Leaf Desk
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made vintage Danish drop leaf desk, dating from the 1960’s. This is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Frits Henningsen 1940s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
Frits Henningsen - Mahogany Writing Desk, 1940s Rarely seen design from master cabinetmaker of the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish teak desk with rectangular top and two sets of drawers float-mounted under the
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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

NV 40 - Writing desk in rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 40 - Rare writing desk in rosewood with mirror and recessed brass handles and three compartments.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Large Writing Desk Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This large writing desk, crafted from light mahogany, hails from the 1920s and stands as a
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Vintage 1920s Danish Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Model 75 Writing Desk in Teak by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Gunni Omann Manufacturer: Omann Jun Møbelfabrik Era: 1957 Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen, Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
-after Model 36 desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Severin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Mid-century Modern Cabinetmaker’s Desk
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful and elegant Danish cabinetmaker’s desk crafted in bookmatched nobel Wood, displaying a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage writing desk made in Denmark features three drawers and plenty of small storage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Bernt Petersen, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Writing Table Desk in Teak PP 305 by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, PP Møbler
Located in Berlin, DE
Hans J. Wegner – Writing Desk, produced by PP Møbler, Denmark, Teak Exceptional writing desk
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Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1890-1910 Oak Writing Table, Arts Crafts, Norway / Denmark
Located in Skien, NO
Primitive antique writing desk/office table, handcrafted in Norway / Denmark between 1890-1910, is
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Bronze

Sven Langkilde 1960s Danish Mahogany Desk
By Langkilde Møbler, Svend Langkilde
Located in London, England
Sven Langkilde - Rare Mahogany Desk This delightful and sophisticated desk was made in highly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

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Danish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish writing desk you’re looking for. A Danish writing desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 1668 options for an antique or vintage Danish writing desk now, or shop our selection of 25 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Danish writing desk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Danish writing desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish writing desk over the years, but those crafted by Arne Vodder, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Danish Writing Desk?

A Danish writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,606, while the lowest priced sells for $369 and the highest can go for as much as $116,682.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.

Questions About Danish Writing Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.