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

Materials

Brass

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish style teak desk with finished back. Featuring five drawers with sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Teak Desk with Formica Top
By Remploy
Located in Leicester, GB
A fabulous Mid Century modern sideboard / desk with drawers unit in Teak. This sideboard has five
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Formica, Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Maurice Villency Mid-Century Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Terrific Maurice Villency mid-century teak desk. Large work surface and 5 drawers for ample storage
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak, Oak

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Varnished teak desk, Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
teak desk - Circa 1956 – 1966 - In its original state, no restaurations (see pictures) - Provenance
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Desk by Ilmari Tapiovaara, around 1960
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Berlin, DE
1960 for ‘La Permanente di Cantú’. Made from solid teak with brass details. The desk has two drawers.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood Writing Desk, Erik Riisager Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950s This rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pierre Jeanneret teak student desk Chandigarh - France, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
This student desk by Pierre Jeanneret – known as model PJ-BU-08-B – features a rectangular top with
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Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Teak

Midcentury Teak Desk with a Finished Back
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful midcentury desk consisting of teak wood with a dark finish applied. Dovetail-jointed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Model 202 Desk by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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Brass

Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century Danish teak desk with rectangular top and two sets of drawers float-mounted under the
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20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Kai Kristiansen Fm 60 Executive Desk in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
: Teak Measurements: 71″ wide x 33.5″ deep x 28.75″ tall; Kneehole: 27.75" wide x 20" deep x 27" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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

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Oak, Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
timeless appearance and functionality. Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

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

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Teak

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

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Wood, Teak

Hugh Acton Teak Chrome Mid Century Modern Desk
By Hugh Acton
Located in Toledo, OH
This Hugh Acton teak and chrome desk has a chrome trestle base. The teak desk top is 76" long and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

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

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

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

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Teak

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

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Oak, Teak

Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950 s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Brass by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Berlin, BE
Desk in Teak Model ND 93 by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Additional information
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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

Exquisite Free-standing Danish Mid-Century Writing Desk by Arne Vodder, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exquisite Danish Free-Standing Desk in teak. Designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Brass by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Console Tables in Copper Fine Hammered by Alison Spear for Stephanie
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
. Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Rectangular Console in Smooth Copper by Alison Spear Size- 72"x 16"x
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Brass by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth White Bronze by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Copper by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Rare Hans J. Wegner PP-312 Teak Desk 1960s.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Hans J. Wegner desk in sold teak. Model PP-312. This is probably an earlier version
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak and Leather Desk by Finn Hansen, c. 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An executive sized teak desk by Danish designer Finn Hansen. This piece features a high quality
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Smooth Antique Bronze by
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by
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2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
experience the finish first hand. Louise Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Fine Hammered White Bronze by
Category

2010s American Other Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Sheet Metal

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Teak Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the teak writing desk you’re looking for. Each teak writing desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 1152 variations of the antique or vintage teak writing desk you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect teak writing desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each teak writing desk bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made teak writing desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Svend Åge Madsen and Pierre Jeanneret are consistently popular.

How Much is a Teak Writing Desk?

The average selling price for a teak writing desk at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $138,000 for the highest priced.

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 Teak 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.