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Wooden Writing Desk with Drawers and Black Lacquered Legs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large desk veneered with dark wood, front with four drawers with gold-colored pulls. Legs of black
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Writing Desk by Tove Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsens
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A refined and minimalist rectangular solid mahogany desk having four symmetrical floating and
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk features four dovetail
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Writing Desk In Gustavian Style Painted In Grey From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Grey painted writing desk in the style Gustavian from the 1840s. The desk is freestanding and
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Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Erik Risager-Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk, c1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in London, England
Erik Risager-Hansen - Writing Desk, c1960s Rarely seen desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960 s Danish Modern Rosewood Desk
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Burbank, CA
. It can be used to divide a space if needed and can be used as a writing desk or executive desk. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Wooden Desk, 1960s Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined Mid-Century writing desk in Danish teak wood, very comfortable and versatile thanks to a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner Desk Danish Mid Century Table
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dublin, IE
example of Danish modernism. Constructed from solid ash throughout, the desk showcases Wegner's signature
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Oak Writing Desk with Aluminum Details Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Freestanding desk, model EP 401, with veneered oak frame and table top. Front with six drawers with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen. A handcrafted model 2084 writing desk.
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brønshøj, DK
A rare freestanding Mahogany writing desk. Model 2084. Box-like top that folds out to reveal
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

EM Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Vanity Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Mirror.
By Örn Duvald, DUVALD
Located in Gentofte, DK
EM Desk manifests a unique design language and functionality, combining in one desk both work and
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Other

Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Desk, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
This stunning vintage Mid Century Modern rosewood desk, c1960s, is a timeless statement piece that
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s Design year: 1960s Designer: Ib
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Atomic Danish Secretary 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

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Teak

A Bent Moudt 1950s rare combined worktable with writing desk section
By Bent Moudt, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Bent Moudt. “Table for a Collector” A very rare combined dinning table / worktable / writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Vintage Desk by O. Bank Larsen
By O. Bank Larsen Møbelfabrik 1
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage desk by O. Bank Larsen Mobelfabrik. It was made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen
By Riis Antonsen
Located in Huntington, NY
Danish Modern Rosewood Desk by Riis Antonsen has 1 key The large dimensions Ideal for comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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

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Teak, Oak

Freestanding Boomerang Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful vintage ‘Boomerang’ writing desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen. There are three
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
By William Watting
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass desk designed by William Watting and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish mid 20th century burr walnut desk circa 1950. We are please to offer this desk which is of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

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

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Teak

Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak, 1950 s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher for A. J. Iversen writing desk in teak. With handles and legs in brass. Made by A. J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Nanna Ditzel ND93 Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk 1950s
Located in London, England
This iconic writing desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel and produced by master cabinetmaker Søren
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Oak AT-305 Desk, 1953
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans Wegner - Model 305 desk, 1953 Oak desk from Danish icon Hans Wegner produced by master
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Drop Leaf Desk. Featuring a straight line drop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical table top and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Danish Vintage Executive Desk by Arne Holst-Christensen
Located in London, GB
A superb Danish executive desk by Arne Holst-Christensen. This was recently imported from Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Executive Desk by Peter Lovig Nielson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desk by Peter Lovig Nielson is a Mid-Century Modern gem. Please confirm item location with seller (NY
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Poul Norreklit Desk, Denmark 1970s
Located in New York, NY
This stunning desk, designed by renowned Danish designer Poul Norreklit, showcases the perfect
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Late 20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard Danish Modern Floating Teak Desk
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Modern Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard teak desk, having a rectangular top, above the four drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Martin Nyrop, Desk, Oak, Brass, Denmark, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass desk, designed and produced by by Martin Nyrop for the Copenhagen City Hall
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Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Desk Made In Beechwood Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a great example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made from beech wood, it exudes a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk, crafted from teak wood and embodying Danish design principles from the 1960s, is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner "JH 810” oak desk, Denmark, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large freestanding desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood, which gives it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Style Circular Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a circular mid-century modern table (unattributed) in the Danish style. It is beautiful in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry

Oak Danish Midcentury Desk Attributed. to Henning Kjaernulf
Located in London, GB
A good looking simple desk, in oak, with reverse shelf for displaying books or curios. Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak with a solid oak frame, designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak and Chrome Hairpin Desk from Danflex
By Danflex Systems
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Midcentury Danish teak and chrome-plated steel hairpin desk by Danflex. Under each leg it's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1960 s Executive Desk from Denmark
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Executive desk from Denmark circa mid-1960s now available. This example has matte black iron legs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Jens Risom Desk Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark
By Jens Risom
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare large executive desk designed by Jens Risom. Produced by Gutenberghus in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Steel

Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles
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Vintage 1950s 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.