Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Danish, 1927-2016
Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.
Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.
Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.
At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.
Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.
Find vintage Arne Wahl Iversen chairs, cabinets, console tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
to
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
4
1
5
3
2
5
5
4
5
2
2
1
4
4
3
1
5
5
5
51
107
62
37
37
Creator: Arne Wahl Iversen
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has beautifu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in lovely vintage condition. Designed by the much-heralded Arne Wahl Iversen and made in 1960s Denmark by high-end firm Vinde Møbelfabrik, this stunning, versatile and achingly cool Model 70 desk will add quintessential Scandinavian style to any interior.
Beautifully crafted from richly toned and exceptionally grained teak wood, this is an exemplary example of Scandinavian design – it marries elegant minimalism with super practicality, all expertly crafted from gorgeous natural materials into a superb space-saving desk...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
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 IKEA in the 1960s. The desk is a fine example of Scandinavian mid-century modern desi...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers for storage, drop front door becomes a writ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Related Items
Mid-Century Modern Executive Desk 207 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern executive desk 207.
Design by Arne Vodder for Sibast Denmark.
Striking Danish design from the 1960s.
Solid teak base with three original drawe...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$7,712
H 29.14 in W 79.93 in D 35.44 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk
By Gustav Stickley (signed with paper label)
USA, Circa 1900
Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
$5,995
H 44 in W 30.13 in D 11.38 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts
Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts slant front writing desk
By Stickley Brothers
USA, Early 20th Century
Quarter sawn oak, with hammered copper hardware. Desk locks, and ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
$3,995
H 45 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Wooden Desk, 1960s Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined Mid-Century writing desk in Danish teak wood, very comfortable and versatile thanks to a comfortable top, two spacious front drawers and a bookcase niche positioned at the en...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Chippendale Style Walnut Drop Front Secretary Ladies Writing Desk
Located in Miami, FL
An antique early 20th century ladies' secretary desk. Made from walnut with a maple writing surface. Features a drop front with neoclassical brass hardware over large central drawer ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
$1,900
H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 17.72 in
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Detail Nordic teak writing desk, 1960s.
Extraordinary Original 1960s Nordic design desk in right-sized teak wood. Its peculiarity is the positioning of the rear legs, which are not ...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak
Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Munster, NRW
Arne Vodder 1956 for Bovirke, Denmark
rare Boomerang desk ’Model BO85’ in teak with brass handles
This desk was designed by Arne Vodder for Bovirke. The desk has an organically shaped table...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$9,255
H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 45.28 in
French Walnut Secretary Slant Front Desk Writing Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant desk, writing table, with slant drop front, with the beautiful carved decors in Classic figures all around the piece and saber legs. When opened we find the writing area...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,907
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Arne Vodder writing desk model 207 in teak Sibast Denmark 1960
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A rare and iconic executive desk from the celebrated “200 series” by Arne Vodder, one of Denmark’s most esteemed designers, produced by Sibast Furniture, Denmark, 1960.
This Model 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk, precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the finish...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Previously Available Items
Scrivania danese di Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania compatta di Arne Wahl Iversen per Vinde Møbelfabrik, con alzata e cassetti integrati. Design danese originale anni ’60.
Scrivania danese in teak disegnata da Arne Wahl Ive...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk, model 65, teak, brass, Denmark, 1961.
The refined model 65 desk by esteemed Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. This elegant writing ta...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has beautifu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk/Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning piece of Danish modern design: the teak desk designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark, also known as model #64. This exceptional two-tiered desk...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish teak desk, model 56, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian desk. Designed in 1961, this desk is one of this designer's iconic pieces. It features two large lockable drawers (keys included), a large top, and a drawer ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Friso Kramer, H.P. Hansen, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Made circa 1960s and crafted from rich, warm teak wood. The desk showcases the material’s natural grain...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has bea...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish writing desk in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark. This versatile piece features unique spla...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 33 in W 39.38 in D 27.5 in
1960s desk, Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk, model 65, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Corpus in teak veneer with four drawers and long legs.
Quality Features:
accomplished design: p...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has beautifu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Restored Teak Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen Model 56 for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Jacobsen Grand Prix Chair sold separately.
Unlike others you may find, this Arne Wahl Iversen desk has been professionally restored and also includes the original key for both lock...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 39.25 in D 27.38 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Double Sided Executive Desk in Teak by Arne Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern Scandinavian design from Denmark circa 1960's by Arne Wahl Iversen. This desk features all teak wood construction that is double sided to be used in the middle of a r...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arne Wahl Iversen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 56.5 in D 28.75 in
Arne Wahl Iversen desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Arne Wahl Iversen desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Kai Kristiansen, Arne Jacobsen, and Svend Åge Madsen.