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Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Watford, GB
A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1950s Danish ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A stunning "ND 93" desk in Rio rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, circa 1950. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-century Danish Svend Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk – 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A magnificent Danish vintage desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960s. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960 s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Large Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Denmark 1960's Manufacturer : Soren Willadsen Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Plexi Glass Desk by Poul Nørreklit, Denmark, 1970s
By Poul Nørreklit, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Poul Nørreklit, made from plexi glass with a lacquered wood table top and drawers
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Plexiglass, Wood

1970s Danish Office Desk in Rosewood + Aluminum by Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Nipu Era: 1970s Materials: Rosewood, Aluminum
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk with Backside Book Shelving, 1960, Denmark
By Svenstrup Ap Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian modern period desk made in 1960's Denmark The desk made of teak wood and is in a good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s. Stunning Scandinavian Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Freestanding Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak wood with 3 drawers on each side, as well as a drawer in the middle of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950 s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Enamel, Iron

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk in Teak of Danish Design from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak desk from the 1970s encapsulates the essence of Danish design with its sleek lines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark Teak desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Teak

Danish Vintage Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish and iconic Danish vintage desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen. Originally
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rosewood Desk By Anonymous Denmark, 1950-60s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This mid-century Scandinavian desk combines refined craftsmanship with a timeless sense of
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20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Mid century Modern Dyrlund Desk - Denmark 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Uccle, BE
Mid century Modern Dyrlund Desk - Denmark 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Vintage Classic Midcentury Danish Scandinavian Modern Teak Bilateral Desk
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large, bilateral desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in teak wood in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Drop Leaf Expanding Desk Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This rare most attractive original Danish Modern drop
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Vodder Desk Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Arne Vodder. Produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark. Dimensions (W x D x H
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage teak desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Large Danish Modern Brown Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist desk was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. It is finished in natural teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Danish Freestanding Oak Desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
elegant writing desk in solid and veneered Nordic white oak attributed to Danish architect Henning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Poul Volther Desk Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk designed by Poul Volther. Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Poul Volther Desk Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk designed by Poul Volther. Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Bernhardt Pedersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Roll Top Desk
By Bernhard Pedersen Son
Located in Plainview, NY
A rare Bernhardt Pedersen Son Danish Mid Century Modern roll top writing desk crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
style—the Danish modern floating top teak desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Dansk in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Peter Lovig Flip-Top Partners desk in rosewood Lovig Denmark 1960
By Lovig Dansk, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Refined flip-top partners desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig, Denmark 1954
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Oak Two-Sided Desk Attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Round Top, TX
Danish oak two-sided desk attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, circa 1970s. This beautifully crafted
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Late 20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Newly Refinished - Danish Modern Teak Steel Adjustable Table / Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage desig...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Aksel Boll Jensen Designed Danish Extending Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern desk from Denmark in teak wood. Space saving feature with a sliding top to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
By G.V. Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk in Mahogany and Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in mahogany and patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-20th Century, Freestanding Oak Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural freestanding oak executive desk by Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark circa 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Rare Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Hans J. Wegner, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful desk designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, made in Denmark in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Handmade Bespoke Danish Style Desk Chiffonier Teak
Located in Lewes, England
Bespoke desk chiffonier with a Mid-Century Modern danish feel custom designed by Swedish Interior
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood, Plywood

Erik Riisager Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Erik Riisager Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Desk or Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1970's. This desk features all teak wood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large teak desk with metal legs designed by Søborg Møbler, Denmark.
By Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in København K, DK
Large managers desk in teak with metal legs and original teak shoes. Danish designer and Søborg
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Finn Juhl Rosewood Diplomat Desk, by France Son, Denmark 1960s
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wood Lovig Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The iconic Løvig teak flip top desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s, Denmark. It’s versatile
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare, Beautiful Lucite Wenge Desk Attributed To Danish Designer Poul Nørreklit
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Portlaoise, IE
The desk features a beautifully shaped, curved wenge top with pronounced grain and depth of colour
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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Wenge

Hans J. Wegner Model PP 312 Ash Wood Writing Desk, Designed for PP Møbler, 1980
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans J. Wegner desk, model PP 312, designed for PP Møbler in 1981. Crafted from solid ash wood
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Ash

Large Rosewood Executive Desk on Metal Base Denmark 1960 s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful large Danish modern executive desk with metal base made probably around the late 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Top Chrome Legs Folding Desk Mint
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Danish Cabinetmaker, Desk / Dining Table in Oak, Baroque Style, 1970s
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Odense, DK
This piece is a versatile desk or small dining table crafted in oak, showcasing the elegance of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Mid-century Danish walnut roll top desk, dresser or secretary, circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern walnut desk, secretary or dresser. Made in Denmark, 1950s Roll top, 3 big
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Poul Nørreklit Freestanding Desk by Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Poul Nørreklit. Produced by Sigurd Hansens møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Imposing Dyrlund Rosewood Executive Super Skyline Desk, Made in Denmark, 1970s
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Copenhagen, Denmark by Dyrlund in the 1970s, this desk was once the crown
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, 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.