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Louise Console Art Deco Conference Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
and side arms of this Art Deco Louis Card Tables are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern
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2010s Indian Other Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Indian Teakwood Dining Table with Pedestal Legs and Wrought Iron Trim
Located in Asheville, NC
This beautiful Indian dining table has been refinished and highly polished to perfection with intricate work in wrought iron trim.
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Vintage 1970s Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Mid-century writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Torino, IT
Mid-century writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Campaign Style Teak Wood Fliptop Writing Desk with Side Chair, 2pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Campaign style teak wood flip top writing desk with side chair - 2pc set. Item features a flip top
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Late 20th Century Campaign Desks

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Teak

Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely marked Teak version of this most classic of desks/writing tables, in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960 The writing desk will be delivered perfectly restored and
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20th Century Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960
Writing Desk in Brown, Denmark, 1960
$1,425 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Extendable Writing Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular Danish modern floating writing desk manufactured by Arne Vodder, and original from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Vittorio Dassi Writing Desk, Gio Ponti Style, Green Drawers, Mid-Century
By Vittorio Dassi, Gio Ponti, Dassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Italian Mid-Century writing desk by renowned designer Vittorio Dassi, crafted in the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Beech, Teak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Floating Pedestal by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Understated yet sophisticated, this mid-century modern writing desk is a graceful fusion of
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Minimalist Drawers by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
An elegant study in balance and proportion, this handcrafted mid-century modern writing desk
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Denmark 1960’s Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish writing desk original from the 1960’s. This is an attributed to Arne Vodder, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Solid wood Writing Desk – Handcrafted by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your workspace with this striking Mid-Century Modern desk, meticulously handcrafted from
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk with Open Cubby Storage by House of Jaipur
Located in New York, NY
Balancing lightness and utility, this mid-century modern writing desk is a refined essential for
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Four Drawer Mid Century Writing 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 Industrial and Work Tables

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Teak

Danish teak cabinet and writing desk / bar, by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautiful teak secretary desk from the 1960s. This charming piece features organically shaped solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Metal

Teak and Mahogany Campaign Chest Coffee Table / Writing Desk, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Teak wood Campaign style chest converted to a coffee table, having a mahogany fitted interior with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Campaign Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Restored Danish Teak Writing/Vanity Cabinet with Mirror and Pull-Out Desk, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
desk and vanity. This versatile piece features solid teak legs and handles, a veneered body, and a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Vanities

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Teak

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

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Danish Imported Mid Century Standalone bookcase shelf with Writing Desk
Located in Seattle, WA
The statement piece that will define your space yet also help to contain, organize and curate your stuff use the drop-down surface on either side as a workstation or a bar plentifu...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Louise Console Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
and side arms of this Art Deco Louis Card Tables are hand carved from solid pieces of teak. Pattern
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2010s Indian Other Center Tables

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
Danish teak writing desk, designed and manufactured in the 1960s. The desk is featured in the 1962
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, 1960s, Denmark
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
This Danish teak writing desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard was produced in Denmark in the 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Teak Writing Desk by Ejsing Møbelfabrik
By Ejsing Mobelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
A strikingly handsome midcentury teak writing desk by Ejsing Møbelfabrik A/S. Three locking
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1976
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Boomerang Teak Writing Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Lovig Dansk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This free standing midcentury Danish writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Beautiful, warm-toned book-matched veneer throughout. Original brass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Solid trim and stunning book-matched veneer. Atomic shape top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring 5 drawers with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk Vanity
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern teak desk manufactured in Denmark the 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Desk
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Danish teak writing desk featuring three drawers with lip pulls. Made in Denmark.  
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Writing Desk in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk model 70 - Denmark design. The teak is well conditioned and holds a beautiful warm color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side. Round legs. Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Søborg Møbler ‘model 130’ teak beech writing desk – Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Free standing writing desk with model no. 130 designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

Teak Writing Table
Located in London, GB
Architect designed 1950's teak and steel writing table.
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Vintage 1950s English Desks and Writing Tables

Ancient Writing Desk, India
Located in Vigevano, IT
to the East. Also used as a desk by the captain of the ship, under the top on can see typical Indian
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s . The material are teak and lacquered beech. Theres to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, Writing Table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz
By Walter Wirtz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern teak desk, writing table by Walter Wirz for Wilhelm Renz, Germany, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Teak Desk
Located in Paris, FR
Stand-alone teak desk, front with extension panel and drawers, one of which arranged for archiving
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
$1,413
Nils Jonsson Teak Desk
By HJN Møbler, Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome Nils Jonsson Danish slant top teak desk for Torring Mobelfabrik, produced by HJN Mobler in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Beech

Mid Century Teak Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century teak desk designed by Arne Vodder. Six drawers serve the seated side with additional
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Sycamore, Teak

Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Located in London, GB
serious atmosphere that addresses all your productivity needs in the home office. _ Reclaimed teak desk
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2010s Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Midcentury Danish Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early Danish freestanding desk in teak. Each site with two drawers, 1950s. In beautiful dark teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Fine Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By G.V. Møbler
Located in Berlin, DE
Made in Denmark" visible. The desk has carefully crafted details such as teak, handholds. The condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Small Desk Kontor Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Zurich, Zurich
Restored: Small desk Kontor Teak, Denmark, 1960s, teak, oiled slightly curved worktop, Left: 3
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk by Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Warsaw, PL
Large teak desk by Danish manufacturer Nipu. It features six asymmetrical drawers with file racks
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Teak Desk, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Paris, IDF
and the characteristic compass base. Arne Wahl Iversen uses mainly natural materials such as teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

writing desk tyoe EB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare iconic plywood Dutch Design desk from the very early 1952 Birch-series designed by Cees
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

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Plywood, Birch, Teak

Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Original Teak Desk by Gunni Omann, Denmark
By Gunni Omann
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in teak, model 75, designed by Gunni Omann. Manufactured by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Designed by Børge Mogensen, this stunning executive desk is crafted from teak. Two banks of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Nanna Ditzel Teak Desk for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Nanna Ditzel in 1958. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Teak desk with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk with Floating Top, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
writing desk was produced in Denmark in the 1960s and is in very good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Desk, Severin Hansen, Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Danish teak desk, Severin Hansen, cabinetmaker, 1950s. Includes two keys. Measures: Height 73
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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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.