Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
to
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
19
107
61
37
36
Creator: Kurt Olsen
Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Andersen and Bohm, Kurt Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles. Two drawers.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Related Items
Freestanding Desk in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A refined mid-century freestanding desk in solid oak and with brass handles. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1950s.
Nice lines for this perfect office desk. Overall a great impression...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$2,600
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Dressing Table, 1950s
Located in Neuss, NW
Unique dressing table from the 1950s. High-quality corpus in walnut veneer with one drawer, one pull-out writing surface and slanted solid wood legs.
Quality Features:
very good wor...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Freestanding Desk in Oak, Danish Mid Century Modern, Henning Kjærnulf, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant freestanding writing desk designed by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf in the 1950s. Crafted in rich oak, the piece showcases a tactile warmth through its finely grained s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
$2,800
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 29.34 in
Desk in Mahogany and Patinated Leather, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in mahogany and patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
$2,500
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 28.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern desk features broad Danish design and teak finish. Dovetail details and carved drawer pulls add to the spacious storage offered within its four drawe...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic trends alike, concentrating on crafting with quality materials instead. This desk is...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Desk by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined 1950s desk exemplifies the Brazilian modernist pursuit of equilibrium between material honesty and formal lightness. The dual pedestals in solid jacarandá rosewood ancho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s
An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Previously Available Items
Desk Designed by Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen
Bohm, Denmark, 1957
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Made from Brazilian rosewood.
Measures: H 73 cm/ 2' 5 1/2"
D 82 cm/ 2' 8 3/4"
L 180 cm/ 5' 8 3/4"
Provenance: Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibitio...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Kurt Olsen desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Kurt Olsen desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kurt Olsen desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Kurt Olsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Nanna Ditzel, Erik Riisager Hansen, and Haslev Mobelsnedkeri. Prices for Kurt Olsen desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,772 and can go as high as $15,772, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,772.
Creators Similar to Kurt Olsen
Questions About Kurt Olsen Desks and Writing Tables
- Who is Kurt Olsen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Kurt Olsen is best known for having produced furnishings that exemplify the characteristics of Danish modernism. During the 1950s, Olsen designed pieces for the Danish furniture manufacturer Slagelse Møbelvaerk, and legendary joiners A. Andersen and Bohm built many of his works. Some of Kurt Olsen's most notable furniture designs include the Model 223 Armchair, the Model 215 Wingback Lounge Chair and the Model 214 Two-Seater Sofa. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Kurt Olsen furniture.