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Art Nouveau Pine Desk by Carl Westman, Sweden, 1910s
By Carl Westman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stained pine desk by Carl Westman, made in Art Noveau style with bold, flowing lines and details
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Swedish Biedermeier Style Birch Kneehole Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Biedermeier style (19/20th Century) birch kneehole desk with three drawer above two cabinet
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Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Birch

Swedish 20th century elm desk by Carl Bergsten
By Carl Bergsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
respected Swedish designer and architect Carl Bergsten (1879-1935) This table is able to extend, but is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Elm

Functionalist "Sketching Table" desk by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking desk by Carl Malmsten, in a rustic design, model called “Skissbordet” (“The Sketching
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Wide Curly Birch Pedestal Desk, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pedestal curly birch desk, circa 1820-40. This antique desk from Sweden features a four
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Vintage Swedish Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and extremely well made vintage Swedish boomerang desk by Goran Strand for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Painted Desk with Five Carved Reeded Drawers, Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A Swedish five drawer desk from early 20th century in Gustavian style The desk is painted in green
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 MCM Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Plainview, NY
in Sweden during the 1960s. The allure of the Desk Model A10 lies in its thoughtful using teak, a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Axel Einar Hjorth, desk model Suzanne, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943.
Located in Stockholm, SE
, perfect for laptops / as a smaller desk. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern 1943. Axel
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Maple

Early 19th Century Swedish Carved Wood Desk Table with Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish desk table with sliding top from the early 19th century. This antique table from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Desk with Single Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style desk from circa 1850 with tan painted finish, single drawer, fluted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s
By IKEA, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant and well-proportioned teak writing desk, model “Lord”, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Marble Imitaition Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Sundsvall Medelpad, Northern Sweden. A stunning desk with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

1930s "Record" desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Luxurious “Record” desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, with birch root top and sides and framed with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Zebra Wood

Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Danish Modern Swedish Desk
By Göran Strand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik, Model A10 Mid-Century Modern Swedish Desk A stunning example
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

"Corall" Dining Table/Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant 1930s library / dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish modern desk by Oscar Nilsson from 1938, checker table top
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern desk designed by interior architect Oscar Nilsson. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Fruitwood

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of brown-gold teak with black
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hadar Schmidt Desk in Rosewood Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden
By Hadar Schmidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Hadar Schmidt. Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Swedish Modern Nils Jonsson Teak and Beech Dining Table or Desk
By Hugo Troeds, Nils Jonsson
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern desk or dining table by Nils Jonsson for Troeds. Made in Sweden around 1960
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Rococo Desk/ Table with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Antique Rustic provincial rococo table/ desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian antique rustic desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

18/19 Century Gustavian Writing Table, Desk or Center Table, Bleached, Inlaid
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Swedish or Gustavian style writing table, desk or center table. This Bleached Wood table is
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Antique 1860s Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish grace/Art Deco desk in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. Neoclassical arched column shaped
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Elm

Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Swedish Wooden Pine Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early mid century wooden desk "Värmdö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Karl-Erik Ekselius Desk / Dining Table Produced by JOC in Vetlanda, Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and large desk / dining table designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius. Produced by JOC in Vetlanda
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Aluminum

Antique Swedish Rococo Desk with Light Blue Paint, Drawer and Curved Rococo Legs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rococo desk from the late 1700s. The desk is a country house furniture in rococo
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Antique Swedish Grace Desk by Otto Wretling in Pine with Hand Carved Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish Grace desk by Otto Wretling made in northern Sweden around 1915. The desk has a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Swedish Karl Johan Salon/Sofa Table or Desk in West Indies Mahogany, c. 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
, games and writing, it rests on its original casters. Sweden, circa 1825. Makes a wonderful writing desk
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Early Carl Malmsten Writing or Console Table
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Long Island City, NY
traditional Swedish craftsmanship and form. He believed that furniture should be of the highest quality
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Early 20th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Elm, Oak, Burl

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Table Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style Desk/Table. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Side Table, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, writing desk, or console, blending seamlessly into both classical and contemporary interiors. With its
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Table, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
refined, this table works equally well as a writing desk, side table, or console, bringing Swedish charm
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined 19th century Swedish Gustavian side table embodies the timeless simplicity and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk Fryklund in pine by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk "Fryklund" by Carl Malmsten in pine is a classic and timeless high-quality piece of
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Empire Writing or Sofa Table in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome Swedish Empire, Karl Johan salon table of fine Cuban mahogany with satinwood
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Antique 1810s Swedish Karl Johan Desks and Writing Tables

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Ormolu

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888–1959) for Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint. This round table has beautiful
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

Freestanding Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1937
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1937 Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding Attributed
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany

Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Thies for Nordiska Kompaniet, free-standing custom-made writing or office desk, leather
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble

Biedermeier Art Deco Style Partners Desk Curved Johan Vilhelm Karlsson 1947
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Art Deco style pedestal partners desk with the finest grade Mahogany veneers on
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Original Paint Decorated Stand or End Table, Writing Desk. Having long sleek tapering legs leading to a
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

19th century Swedish pine bureau with iron side handles
Located in London, GB
A charming and more unusual C19th swedish fall front pine bureau on bracket feet. The top drawer
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Desk in Mahogany and Brass by Josef Frank, 1950 s
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare desk model 590 Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden Dimensions
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfabrik
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Swedish modern teak desk designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Møbelfrabrik in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave desk Weave desk is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Birch, Oak

Danish Modern Desk by Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen Therp, Danmark, 1930s
By Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen Therp
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

Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Multi table model "A2" designed by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced in Sweden by Gullberg Trading
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Primitive Antique Northern Swedish Trestle Table, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Primitive antique trestle table from northern Sweden made by hand around 1820 in solid pine. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

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Swedish Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish writing desk you’re looking for. A Swedish writing desk — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Swedish writing desk, we have 1069 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each Swedish writing desk bearing Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Carl Malmsten, Göran Strand and Axel Einar Hjorth each produced at least one beautiful Swedish writing desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Writing Desk?

Prices for a Swedish writing desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $160 and can go as high as $15,675,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,726.

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 Swedish 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.