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Nils Jonsson Teak Desk
By HJN Møbler, Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Nils Jonsson Danish slant top teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik, produced by HJN Mobler in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Beech

Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hadley, MA
Rare to market, desk model 202 by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik of Denmark, circa 1952
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

BODIL KJAER ROSEWOOD DESK
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in New York, NY
1960'S DANISH DESK MADE OF BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD WITH 4 DRAWERS AND CHROME BASE BY BODIL KJAER.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Georg Petersens Rosewood Desk
By Farum, Georg Petersens
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik model 3520 Farum Danish writing table in rosewood with dramatic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Art Moderne Style Desk
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
AN ART MODERNE STYLE ROSEWOOD DESK by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) circa 1960 written on label
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Hans Wegner Mahogany Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, GB
Mahogany desk with sycamore interior. Hans Jorgensen Wegner was born on April 2nd 1914 in Tønder
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Vintage 1930s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Mid Century Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century teak desk designed by Arne Vodder. Six drawers serve the seated side with additional
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore, Teak

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
drop leaf desk or table designed by the Danish furniture master, Hans J. Wegner. This is one of the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Special Made Rosewood Desk
Located in Naestved, DK
Desk in rosewood with a steel frame. The desk is made with a lot of beautiful details. There
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Sierra Desk in solid Walnut
By Matteo Fogale
Located in København Ø, DK
Minimalist desk with surprising details like grooves for cables and different-width legs.
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Walnut

Teacher s Desk by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
complete interior designed by Arne Jacobsen. A total of 24 desks were made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A “Diplomat” double drawer-bloc teakwood writing desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

1960s Ole Wanscher Mahogany Desk
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany desk designed by Ole Wanscher in an excellent restored condition. Denmark, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Danish Drop-Leaf teak Office Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teak 1950
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Danish modernism free-standing office desk or table by Børge Mogensen
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Borge Mogensen Rosewood Dropfront Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Borge Mogensen rosewood desk with four drawers. Top section opens to reveal a fold-out mirror
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Glass

Partners Desk by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A partners desk in rosewood with brass handles. One side with a total of 13 drawers. The other side
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Palisander and White Metal Desk
Located in London, GB
A Palisander and White Metal Desk with Three Drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Desk by Henning Jensen
By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury desk by Henning Jensen Designed by Henning Jensen and Torbin Valeur in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Desk by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007): Desk / Model AT-305 Oak desk with two drop-leaves, front with three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Partners Desk By Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A significant partners desk in solid Cuban mahogany. Designed by Kaare Klint. Made by cabinetmaker
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Toulouse, France
This refined Danish desk is really functional thanks to the two drawers opening on the front and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen Desk
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Singapore, SG
Desk designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and manufactured by Botium. It is in mahogany. It
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Desk by Børge Mogensen, circa 1953
Located in Paris, FR
keyholes. Desk “202”, Danish work by designer Børge Mogensen, edited by Soborg Mobelfabrik, circa 1953.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Stunning Modern Custom Rosewood Desk Suite
By Sibast
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An Incredibly Designed Striated Danish Rosewood and Brushed Steel large streamlined desk with a
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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Svend Aage Madsen, Mod. 20, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Elaborately restored: Desk Svend Aage Madsen, model 20, 1960s, for HP Hansen, Denmark , teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian design is renowned for its minimalist, functional aesthetic. Here we find clean lines and the characteristic compass base. Arne Wahl Iversen uses mainly natural material...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Desk for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Vintage desk by Børge Mogensen in very good condition. It has a teak top and metal legs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Nanna Ditzel Teak Desk for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1958. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Teak desk with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Rud Thygesen Johnny Sørensen Desk Set
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Panningen, NL
Vintage Danish desk birch wood desk unit designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Arne Vodder BO 85 Desk for Bovirke
By Arne Vodder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rare desk model BO 85 designed in 1952 by Arne Vodder for Bovirke, Denmark. Teak and oak wood with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Scandinavian Modern Desk in Solid Pine, 1970s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Danish desk in solid pine wood with two drawers. Fine craftsmanship. Fronted by two large storage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Noiseau, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian rosewood desk by Rio de Arne Vodder, for Sigh & Sons, Mobelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rare Desk in Teak by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Singapore, SG
Extremely rare desk by Nanna Ditzel designed in 1954 for Kolds Savaaraek. It is in teak and has a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Gunni Omann for Omann Junior Rosewood Desk #77
By Gunni Omann
Located in Near Matlock, Derbyshire, GB
- Rosewood model 77 desk designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Junior, Denmark, 1960s. - six drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Peter Løvig Nielsen Desk, circa 1950
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Megeve, FR
Scandinavian Peter Løvig Nielsen desk, circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Student Desk for Scool of Architecture by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Student desk for the School of Architecture, designed in 1955 by Poul Kjaerholm. Ole Wanscher ask
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Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Work Table-Desk, Poul Kjaerholm PK 53
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lund, SE
Poul Kjærholm model "PK-53." Rare "small" work table, desk with frame of matte chromed steel. Top
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Desk in Oak by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
the drawers. Henningsen developed a number of subtle variations on this desk. This is a
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Vintage 1940s Danish Neoclassical Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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

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Chrome

Finn Juhl for France Søn Rosewood Diplomat Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts School of Architecture, and went on to work in the office of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A graceful 1950s "202" desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik. In teak with steel legs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Hans Wegner ET 305 Drop Leaf Oak Desk
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warsaw, PL
Designed in 1955 by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck, this solid oak desk has two side
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-century desk in solid teak by Hvidt Mølgaard
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993) Freestanding desk of solid teak with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A very special desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. Made in Denmark, produced by Hedensted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Teak Secretaire, Produced in Denmark by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Porto, Porto
Vintage teak secretaire, produced in Denmark by Falster. It has 3 big draws, 2 small draws, mirror
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk by FM Møbler
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Malmo, SE
This rare midcentury desk is designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and produced by FM Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iverson, Model 65
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury teak desk by Arne Wahl Iverson, Model 65 A vintage teak desk in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Midcentury Rosewood Ep401 Desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury rosewood EP401 desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960. A very stylish desirable rosewood
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Gunni Omann Desk Model 77 by Omann Jun Mødelfabrik
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Gunni Omann desk model 77 manufactured by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. Gunni Omann designed this desk in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Executive Desk by Henning Jensen Torben Valeur, 1960s
By Henning Jensen Torben Valeur
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak executive desk designed by Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur in the 1960s, featuring 6 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Boomerang Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Teak boomerang desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl NV-40 Desk for Niels Vodder in Teak, 1940
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl writing desk in teak for cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Tapering legs. Writing top with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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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.