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Standing Desk
Located in London, GB
This Danish mid-century standing desk is a striking example of Scandinavian craftsmanship
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An elegant and slim desk designed by the legendary Hans Wegner and expertly crafted by Andreas Tuck
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Desk from Avalon, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
produced Danish design furniture. This piece was created during the 1960s. The desk has an elegant look. It
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Desk by Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen Therp, Danmark, 1930s
By Lysberg, Hansen Therp, Ernst Kühn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish Modern desk by Ernst Kühn, made from mahogany with unusual lines and proportions
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Kidney-shaped design desk by C. F. Christensen Silkeborg, Denmark 1970
By CFC Silkeborg
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This kidney-shaped desk by CFC Silkeborg, designed in 1970, is a fine example of Danish
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1960s Finn Juhl France Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
By France Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
of Swedish / Danish Mid-Century Modern design, this Model A10 desk was masterfully crafted by Göran
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Live Edge Paul Evans Style Executive Desk
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish modern live edge Paul Evans style executive desk Offered is a super cool Mid
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s desk
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rare Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen, Denmark 1955
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen, Severin Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
The beautiful desk was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, 1955 in Denmark. The desk is
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen Son of Denmark in Brazilian Rosewood
By E. Pedersen Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

DANISH Mid Century Modern TEAK Double Sided DESK + Drop Leaf, 1960 s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Absolutely Stunning Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Double Sided Desk, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
By John Stuart, Harvey Probber
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Boat Shape Drop Leaf Rosewood Desk Two Drawers MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

WALL-MOUNTED DESK Tengü
By Jonathan Jouan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tengü Desk Jonathan Jouan’s “tegu” Is A Striking Example Of Functional Art, A Wall-mounted Desk
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Oak

Borge Mogensen Teak Desk
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Created by iconic Danish designer Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s desk, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder. High-quality corpus in oak veneer with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Japanese Style Desk Kitsü
By Jonathan Jouan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Kitsü Desk Kitsu, A Functional Artwork By Jonathan Jouan, Draws Upon The Rich Tapestry Of Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

vintage desk table 70s Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk table 70s Farstrup period 70s design Farstrup Denmark condition good light
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Scandinavian Designer Desk Table
Located in Paris, FR
This Desk is a beautifully designed piece, inspired by the Nordic design with a pinch of boldness
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Rare Poul Kjaerholm Desk
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Very rare Poul Kjærholm custom-made desk from 1964. Desk top made of oakwood. Two black-varnished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

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

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Teak

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by one collection Finn Juhl, (Denmark) When Finn Juhl
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Teak Desk with Tambour Unit
Located in London, GB
This unique free-standing desk is an incredibly interesting piece. It has a combination of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

rare no.3605 arne jacobsen desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant arne jacobsen no. 3605 teakwood desk.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk in teak by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
'Munkegaard' desk/lectern in laminated teak with two drawers and steel frame. Designed in 1955 for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Torben Strandgaard Desk by Møbelfabriken Falster
By Torben Strandgaard, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Danish modern writing desk by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum, Brass

Wall Mounted Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
also function as a server, bar or desk.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Wall Mounted Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
function as a server, bar or desk.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk in oak by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large desk in patinated oak with three drawers and curved legs by Frits Henningsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Freestanding Desk by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding desk in oak with shelf underneath. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Desk 1960s Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in rosewood with black lacquered drawers, chromed steel legs and solid rosewood shoes. Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Large Elmwood Desk by Bernt Petersen
By Worts Mobler, Bernt Petersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A substantial elm wood desk by Bernt Petersen for Henrik Worts featuring 2 locking drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

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

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Teak

Peter Løvig Nielsen Rosewood Partners Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1970's Peter Løvig Nielsen rosewood partners desk, lightly restored with some wear and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Original Danish 1950s Scandinavian design furniture
By Poul Volther
Located in København K, DK
Original teak desk designed by Poul Volther in 1958 and manufactured by FDB Møbler. 2 extensions
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Dyrlund Rosewood Desk from Svend Dyrlund
By Drylund
Located in Pasadena, TX
Rosewood desk from Svend Dyrlund 1970s. A Mid-Century Modern Santos rosewood desk with panel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding desk, mod. 36 by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Mahogany Desk by Bernt Petersen for Dansk Mobelkunst
By Bernt Petersen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This generously proportioned mahogany desk by Bernt Petersen for Dansk Møbelkunst features four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Contemporary Desk Table Ms Bean , Smoked Oak
By Friends Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
Desk table MS BEAN Designed by IDA L. HILDEBRAND Dimensions : L. 150 cm / D. 70 cm / H. 75 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Desks and Writing Ta...

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Oak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Oak Desk - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
The iconic Model 36 desk from Danish designer Severin Hansen was designed in 1958 and exhibited at
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Teak Model 202 Desk by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Model: Desk 202 Dimensions: 165x80cm H:70,5cm Year: 1953 Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Steel, 1970 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood and Steel, 1970's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Peter Løvig Nielsen Boomerang Desk Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Danish Teak “Boomerang” Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s This iconic “Boomerang
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Contemporary Desk JFK by Norr11, Black Ash
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
'JFK' Home Desk Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11 Dimensions: H. 76 cm x
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...

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Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk No.77 Notably, the front features a bookcase and bar, with production spanning from 1960 to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Rare "Partners Desk" by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Partners Desk' mahogany desk with four drawers, profiled edge and brass shoes. Designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint desk of mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Cuban Mahogany Drawing Table, Denmark, 1940s
Located in London, GB
Denmark by a master cabinetmaker between 1940-1950. The deep proportions of this elegant piece speak of
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Vintage 1940s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

very rare nanna jørgen ditzel desk no.135
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Munich, DE
very rare and elegant desk from denmark. top drawers can be locked / original key.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Severin Hansen Mid-Century Rosewood Desk, Model 36
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
. With its timeless aesthetics, this desk is an outstanding example of Danish furniture design from the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Wall Mounted Console and Hinged Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wall-mounted rosewood flip-top desk, with a black laminate writing surface over three drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Rúna Oiled Walnut Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Oiled Walnut desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Oiled solid
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Rúna Smoked Oak Desk by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D130 x W65 x H74 cm Material: Smoked solid oak
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Presidential Executive teak desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
Elevate your workspace with this iconic presidential executive desk designed by Arne Vodder
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Peter Lovig Nielsen for Hedensted Mobelfabrik Boomerang Desk in Teak
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik, desk model 'Boomerang', teak, brass, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen teak desk with front bookcase. Desk has a slight graceful curve
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Vintage 1950s 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 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 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 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.