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Danish Mid-Century Teak Desk from 1960s
Located in Basel, CH
Danish furniture manufacturer. Freestanding desk in veneered teak wood and solid legs and handles
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Designed by Børge Mogensen, this stunning executive desk is crafted from teak. Two banks of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Executive Pedersen Desks, Denmark, circa 1965
By E. Pedersen Søn
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage executive desk by E.Pedersen & Son, Denmark. This desk is one of a matching
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel, Steel

Danish Teak Bureau Desk Bookshelf Retro, Midcentury
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
bureau is just the ticket with it’s Danish design that gives you a great pull out working space as well
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Danish Freestanding Desk in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
A Danish freestanding desk in teak and oak. Front with 3 drawers on each site. On the other site
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Desk from AP Mobler, 1960s
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in Nyborg, DK
Rosewood desk designed by J. Svenstrup for A.P. Møbler, Denmark in the 1960s. Desk features six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an extremely rare desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark. This is a smaller version
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Teak Desk with Modern Pattern, 1960s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This teak desk was manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. The sides of the desk are monolith, carved
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Danish Organic Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding danish teak desk. Very nice slightly shape. Designed and manufactured by an unknown
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk by Eigjil Petersen, Denmark
By Eigjil Petersen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The EP401 rosewood desk, designed by Eigjil Petersen in the 1960s, is a stunning example of Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 64 Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Arne Wahl Iversen model 64 teak desk, Denmark, 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Early 1950s Danish Freestanding Desk in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish freestanding desk in teak and oak. Front with three drawers. On the other site
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Fine Arne Vodder Rosewood Desk for Sibast Furniture, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Big Arne Vodder writing desk in rosewood. Manufactured by Helge Sibast (Sibast Furniture Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Wahl Iversen Rosewood Lectern Desk Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Wahl Iversen, this freestanding writing desk has a lid top with black leather and a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Scandinavian Rosewood Exexutive Desk from Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Noiseau, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian desk in rosewood. Executive office of prestige. Design: Svend Aage Madsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Hans Wegner Oak Desk Model AT 305 Andreas Tuck, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Description: Oak writing desk - model no. AT 305. Three drawers, two with locks. Original key
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Modern teak desk by Arne Vodder. Has a drop-leaf and finished back with storage. The three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Oak, Double-Sided Desk, 1970s
Located in Warsaw, PL
A desk in a simple, transparent form, referring directly to modernist traditions. Subjected to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Danish Modern Executive Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Zagreb, HR
Model 207 desk by Arne Vodder is a well known classic of Danish Modern furniture and highly sought
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk Model 56 Vinde Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Description: Stunning teak desk, model 56. Lovely detailing and sweet proportions. Finished to the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Executive Desk, Kofod Larsen for Brande Mobelfabrik
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Ambleside, Cumbria
Midcentury rosewood executive desk by Ib Kofod Larsen. A large executive desk designed by Ib
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Rosewood

Danish Modern Desk OS60 by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1959 Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Munster, DE
Desk "OS60" by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This desk was made in Denmark around 1959 with excellent
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Full Size Clever Danish Desk with Hinged Gallery by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Flip-top desk by Dansk Designs with hinged, shelf-top compartments, lock and key, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

By Svend Dyrlund Santos Rosewood Executive Midcentury Danish Modern Desk, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Hamburg, DE
A very rare and impressive executive desk design by the renowned furniture manufacturer Dyrlund in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Hans J wegner Office Desk for Johannes Hansen, denmark 1960 s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Olofstrom, SE
A blond European oak office desk designed by Hans J. Wegner and Produced by Johannes Hansen in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Midcentury Six-Drawer Rosewood Desk by Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in Denmark, DK
A Danish midcentury rosewood desk by Henning Jensen (1924) and Torben Valeur (1920-2000). Six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Midcentury Desk by Philips Fabrik, Mahogany, Brass Handles, Ten Drawers
Located in Denmark, DK
A Danish midcentury desk in mahogany. With ten drawers on the front and three cabinets plus on pull
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish 8 Drawer Teak Desk with Bookcase Back, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Denmark Style - Mid-Century Detailed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern desk by Aksel Boll Jensen. Rich teak. Drop-leaf provides superior versatility and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Free Standing Teak Desk by Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Norcross, GA
Nice Mid-Century Modern teak desk. Made in Denmark. This is a free standing desk with a finished
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Desk By Domino Mobler Free Standing
By Domino Møbler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fantastic mid-century teak veneer desk by Domino Mobler. Featuring finished back and 6 clean
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Executive Rosewood Danish Great Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Warsaw, PL
This desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast in Denmark during the 1960s. The desk is made from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Model 75 Executive Teak Desk by Gunni Omann, 1960s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Nyborg, DK
Mid-Century Modern, model 75 executive desk dating from the 1960s. The refinished vintage desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Bureau/ Desk by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Chesham, GB
- Mogens Kold Design Period - 1960 to 1969 Country of Manufacture - Danish Style - Vintage Detailed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Minimalist Rosewood Desk in the Style of Frits Henningsen, Danish, Mid-Century
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful dark rosewood desk that is modeled in the style of Frits Henningsen. This beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk + bar 1960s for Lovig Denmark Teak and Brass
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Gistel, BE
Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk + bar 1960s for Lovig Denmark Teak and Brass Fantastic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Gv Møbler, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Basel, CH
This large desk was designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactured by GV Møbler, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast, 1955 - Danish, Mid Century
By Arne Vodder, Helge Sibast
Located in Houston, TX
Rosewood desk designed by Arne Vodder for Helge Sibast, circa 1955. This desk has three storage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

L-shaped Desk by Jorge Lund Ole Larsen for Bo-Ex, Denmark 1960
By Jørgen Lund Ole Larsen
Located in Wilnis, UT
A luxurious, L-shaped desk designed by executive desk designed by Jorgen Lund & Ole Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Bullet Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Børge Mogensen Desk and Chair in Teak and Steel, Denmark, 20th Century
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Børge Mogensen Denmark, Vintage Teak desk with chair. Desk H 71 x W 130 x D 80 cm (w/Flip W 180
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk with an oak base and teak top designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Executive Desk "Model 15" by Goran Strand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Strand and manufactured by Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This large desk, recently
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare and Early Jacob Kjær Solid Cuban Mahogany Desk Danish Vintage Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
solid Cuban mahogany desk. This model was presented at the 1936 Copenhagen cabinetmaker's Guild
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Teak and Steel Danish Office Desk by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Simply gorgeous teak and steel Danish office desk by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen. Would
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Midcentury Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Danish, circa 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Surbiton, GB
Teak desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Danish, circa 1960, Two drawer top section
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Hans J. Wegner Desk AT 305 in Oak Made by Andreas Tuck
By Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, Denmark
Desk in oak with 3 drawers by Hans Jørgen Wegner AT 305. Freestanding desk in oak, frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Writing Cabinet by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A rosewood writing cabinet by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik.      
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Work Table-Desk PK 53 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1950s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Danish design work table or desk by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Midcentury Desk
Located in London, GB
Midcentury desk. Beautiful midcentury teak and Afromosia desk, three drawers either side of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

20th Century Arne Vodder Styled Writing Table
Located in Valby, DK
Beautiful midcentury writing table. The style is very inspired of Arne Vodder. Perfect for use in
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

HVIDT MOLGAARD DESK
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
HVIDT & MOLGAARD DESK IN TEAK
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Rosewood Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Midcentury desk. Midcentury desk in beautiful rosewood, open plan with a bank of three drawers to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) Rosewood Desk Designed 1942, Cabinet-maker Niels Vodder. Literature
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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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.