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CPH 190 Desk - Oak - by Ronan
Erwan Bouroullec for Hay
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, HAY
Located in Dubai, AE
Sharing the same angled legs as the rest of the series, the Desk CPH190 features a split at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writi...
Materials
Oak
Bodil Kjær ScandinOffice Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,205 / item
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Flip-Top Partners Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This spectacular Danish rosewood desk was designed circa 1960s by Peter Løvig Nielsen. The desk
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$11,273 / item
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,205 / item
Bodil Kjær Office Desk Table, Wood and Steel by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designer. In this case, Danish architect, professor, and designer, Bodil Kjær. The iconic desk, designed in
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$10,205 / item
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend
Madsen from the 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
desk is marked "Made in Denmark by Sighurd Hansens Mobelfabrik" and dates from around 1960. The desk is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$5,946 Sale Price
48% Off
Desk in Rosewood model "Diplomat" by designer Finn Juhl and from France
Søn
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk designed by Finn Juhl for France
Søn around 1961. Made in rosewood with a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Dining Table or Desk
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munich, DE
Grand prix teak dining table designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1957. Perfect untouched condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Art Deco Table by Danish Cabinetmaker in Patinated Oak, 1930s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Odense, DK
. The table could be used as a small dining table or simply as a writing desk.
Acquired in Denmark from
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Fritz Hansen Desk and Chair in Elm and Beech with Leather, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful set consisting of a desk and chair, designed and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Beech, Elm
Dining Table with Drop Leaves in Oregon Pine, Eilersen, Denmark
By Neils Eilersen
Located in Lejre, DK
Striking dining table designed and produced by Eilersen in Denmark during the 1970s. The table is
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950
s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare desk model AT-303
Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
ND 93 - Desk with 4 drawers in Rio-Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
ND 93 - Desk in Rio rosewood with four drawers. Designed by Nanna Ditzel. Made my Søren Willadsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Arne Poulsen Cabinetmaker Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very rare mahogany desk with two drawers and shoe compartment. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s.
In very nice
Category
Antique 1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955.
The top with custom
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass “Demi Lune” Desk by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Allow me to introduce you to the exquisite Demi Luna desk, a stunning piece designed by Mastercraft
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pine
Brass Rødby Rådhus Desk by Ebbe
Karen Clemmensen, 1953
By Karen
Ebbe Clemmensen
Located in London, GB
Rådhus (Town Hall), Denmark.The desk is in a late Classicist style, characterised by symmetrical design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk Made In Teak Designed With A Floating TableTop From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a nice example of Danish design from the 1960s, made of teak wood. One of the most
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Nanna
Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk Desk Model ‘135’ in Wenge
By Poul Kold Savvaerk, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, desk model ‘135’, wenge, Denmark, design 1958
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
1960s Excecutive Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Finn Juhl in Excellent Condition
By France
Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s excecutive Brazilian rosewood desk by Finn Juhl in excellent condition
Impressive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
A Copenhagen City Hall Desk by Martin Nyrop for Rud Rasmussen, 1905
By Rud Rasmussen, Martin Nyrop
Located in Balen, BE
A Copenhagen City Hall desk designed by Martin Nyrop and made by Rud Rasmussen in the early years
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Pine
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Executive Ebonized and Chrome Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This stunning vintage executive desk from the 1970s is a true testament to classic American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts. This table is called
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Metal Details, Scandinavian Modern, 60s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Striking mid-century executive desk crafted in richly grained rosewood, dating to the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$2,088 Sale Price
20% Off
Poul Kjaerholm "PK51" Working Desk Table in Ash Wood
Steel by E. Kold, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and unique Danish mid century rectangular working desk table model "PK-51" in ash wood and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Cut Steel
Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It was finished of teak wood in a warm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,511 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk
By Gayeski Furniture Coordinates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century rosewood desk, crafted by Gayeski Furniture Coordinates, Inc. in Panama
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
-Century Modern executive desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark is in very good refinished condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans J Wegner Solid Teak Architect
s Desk Model 571
By Johannes Andersen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a beautiful and pristine solid teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, made by Johannes Hansen in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler.
The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Egon Ostergaard for SMI Sweden Bookmatched Teak Roll Top Desk or Secretary
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by Egon Ostergaard, this desk was made by SMI, a somewhat nebulous figure in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wooden Desk Designed by Arne Vodder Boomerang
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Boomerang desk, designed by Arne Vodder in Denmark during the 1960s, showcases a solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen
AJ52
Desk in Oiled Oak and Leather for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Oak and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Wood, Leather, Oak
Arne Jacobsen
AJ52
Desk with Lamp in Walnut
Leather for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk with Lamp in Walnut & Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Arne Jacobsen
AJ52
Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'AJ52' Desk in Oiled Walnut and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Bird’s Eye Maple “Waterfall” Executive Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a beautiful vintage executive desk, expertly designed in the United States during the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Diplomat Desk Made In Rosewood By Finn Juhl For France
Son From 1960s
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
The Diplomat desk in rosewood, designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$4,172 Sale Price
26% Off
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen Rare ‘Architect’s Desk’ in Teak and Oak
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, writing desk, model 'JH571', teak, oak, metal, Denmark, 1953
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Fine Teak Desk Mod.202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler 1953
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk, mod. 202 by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1953. Elegant shape
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
$9,161 Sale Price
20% Off
PH Office Desk, Red Painted, Emerald Green Leather, Chrome, Satin Matte Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Boomerang Desk Made In Teak
Brass By Peter L. Nielsen For Hedensted Furniture
By Hedensted Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Boomerang desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen in 1956 and manufactured by Hedensted Møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Mahogany Venee, Red Satin Matt, Solid Wood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
PH Office Desk, Chrome, Natural Oak Veneer, Green Satin Matt, Plywood Edges
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bold and colorful, this desk will add style and character too your working day. Poul Henningsen
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Arne Vodder Reverse Boomerang Executive Desk in Teak with Dry Bar
By Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Vodder
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Hans J Wegner
CH110
Desk in Oak Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH110' Desk in Oak Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Stainless Steel
$24,535 / item
Hans J Wegner
CH110
Desk in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J Wegner 'CH110' Desk in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Stainless Steel
1960s Peter Løvig Nielsen
Boomerang
Desk in Palisander Hedensted Møbelfabrik
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Stamped.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck Cabinetmaker
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting and rare Danish designed desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
Poul Kjærholm
PK52
Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm
PK52
Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel
Serving Table in Birch, Danish Cabinetmaker, Twisted Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Danish craftsmanship. Made of birch, it features two trays that rest atop gracefully twisted legs, adding
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Early 20th Century Danish Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Walnut Executive Desk by Jens Risom for Jen Risom Designs c.1950
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Jens Risom large executive desk constructed from solid Walnut and built for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$4,556 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Desk Model 75 Made In Teak, Made By Omann Junior Møbelfabrik From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Gunni Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 75 desk, a timeless piece designed by Gunni Omann and crafted by Omann Junior Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,729 Sale Price
28% Off
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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
- What is a writing desk?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2021A 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, 2021A 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, 2023What 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, 2023In 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.
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