Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Functionalist Desk by Alvar Aalto, Artek, Finland, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk by Alvar Aalto made from birch with original green top. Lovely, clean lines. Neat size, small drawer to the left.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in 1959. Exhibited at the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild exhibition the same year. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$17,133 Sale Price
20% Off
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 on the right. This desk was acquired from the original owner who purchased it in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Wooden Desk Model 36 in Plain Oak by Severin Hansen, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century wooden desk "model 36" in natural plain oak with brass details and four book matched drawers by Severin Hansen produced for Haslev cabinetmakers in Denmark ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Null Writing Table 160 , Solid Oak Wood, Hand-Crafted
Located in Ankara, TR
The Null Writing Table 160 , crafted entirely from solid oak, offers an enjoyable and ergonomic workspace. With practical, deep drawers, a built-in pen holder on the tabletop, and a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Oak
Hans J. Wegner "JH 810” oak desk, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large freestanding desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, 1970s. Signed.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
William Watting, Desk, Mahogany, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany and brass desk designed by William Watting and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 30.25” H x 71” W x 33” D
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Erik Risager-Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk, c1960s
Located in London, England
Erik Risager-Hansen - Writing Desk, c1960s
Rarely seen desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Erik Risager-Hansen (also known as Severin Hans...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism.
Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
$4,779 / item
Swedish modern desk by Oscar Nilsson from 1938, checker table top
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern desk designed by interior architect Oscar Nilsson. Produced in Stockholm, Sweden by Cabinetmaker Allan Lindgren in 1938. Made from f...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
1960s Danish Cabinetmaker
s Freestanding Classical Director
s Desk in Hardwood
Located in London, GB
1960s Danish Cabinetmaker's Freestanding Classical Director's Desk in Rosewood. Front with eight profiled drawers and two pull-out writing leaves. Reverse side with shelf, two drawer...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid century danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model FM60. With 3 drawers on each side and forward with open shelves.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Early Bodil Kjær Executive Desk, Model 901 — E. Pedersen
Søn, Denmark, 1959
Located in Oakland, CA
Iconic freestanding executive desk designed by architect and professor Bodil Kjær. Model 901, manufactured by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark in 1959. Constructed of Brazilian rosewood,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Large blue Secretary Desk - design Eric Gizard, Paris - made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is designed by the famous parisian Designer Eric Gizard and delivered fully mounted.
The overall dimensions of the b...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Table, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Table, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1950s. Birch frame, linoleum table top. Good vintage condition, patina and minor wear consisten...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Red Large Secrétaire, Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$3,746 / item
Arne Jacobsen Munkegaard School Desk Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Munkegaard school desk designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Freestanding
Model 36
Desk in Oak by Severin Hansen for Haslev, 1958
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful freestanding desk with 4 drawers designed by Severin Hansen in 1958. Made of oak with a lovely grain and patina thanks to age and use. Ultra high-end manufacturing with fan...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Freestanding Midcentury Desk in Teak, Made in Denmark, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak, designed and made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,949 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Hans J. Wegner PP-312 Teak Desk 1960s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Hans J. Wegner desk in sold teak. Model PP-312. This is probably an earlier version of the current PP-312. Like its predecessor, the PP-305, this model still has thre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Bureau de direction double-face pieds traîneau style scandinave vintage en teck
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Grand bureau de direction style scandinave vintage des années 60, en teck, pieds traîneau, double-face pour être placé au centre d’une pièce, 7 tiroirs à l’avant dont un avec clé, be...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
White Large Secretaire Desk, Design by Eric Gizard in Paris, made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This large secretary desk is mounted in our French workshops and delivered fully assembled.
The overall dimensions of the box itself are
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak
Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1966 Helge Borge Mortensen Freestanding Desk
Located in London, GB
Helge Borge Mortensen Desk. Front with four drawers with carved circular handles. H. 72 cm. L. 160 cm. D. 80 cm. Provenance: Made as apprenticeship tes...
Category
1660s Danish Antique Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$8,739 Sale Price
25% Off
Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s masterpiece "AJ3601" made to accompany his famous "ant" chairs also manufactured by Fritz H...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Desk, Pauli Blomstedt, J.Merivaara Oy, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare desk, designed by Pauli Blomstedt, manufactured by J.Merivaara Oy, 1930s. Black painted wood frame, chromed legs and corners of the table top, green table top. Shelfs are adjust...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding desk, mod. 36 by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s. Made in dark wood. Beautiful wood graining. Elegant shape with four drawers in front.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
French Light Gray Console Table in solid wood by E. Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This muscade grey rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. ...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Kaare Klint Desk of Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint desk of mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSEN/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK and architect's monogrammed paper label.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Rare Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen Dining Table
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Magnussen for Peder Pedersen, rare dining table, oak, obeche, lacquered iron, Denmark, circa 1957
A presumably unique dining table (ca. 1957), designed by Jørgen Magnussen, a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A small desk with two drawers in ash wood and Formica, Danish production, designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen, 1958.
Despite its compact size, this desk refl...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Ash
Freestanding
Boomerang
Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1968
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent ‘Boomerang’ desk in teak designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in Denmark, 1960s. A very nice and refined design with great details such as the shape of t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Blue French secrétaire desk with storage units, designed by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION and has been created in a KUBE concept for optimized storage spaces.
The ÉGÉE collection is designed by the Parisian designer Eri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Early Oak Desk by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a lovely early example of a classic desk by Hans J wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck, in very good condition, hopefully as the photos show.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
1960s Large Fully Restored Arne Vodder Executive Desk in Teak by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored executive desk in teak designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler.
The well designed spacious desk is evidence of Arne Voders sense of design an proportion...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
Located in Hägersten, SE
"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It was finished of teak wood in a warm shade of brown, with visible grain detail. The desk has four drawers. Two on both sides...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
$2,517 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Rosewood Desk with Tambour Doors by Hans J. Wegner, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Rare Danish Rosewood desk with tambour doors, 1950s.
Large and impressive Danish rosewood/palisander executive desk. Twin pedestal cabinets with tambour/rolling doors. This exquisit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Desk
RY 32
Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
This Hans J. Wegner oak desk, model RY 32, is a quiet and assured example of Danish modern design. Crafted in solid oak, it features a slim rectangular top supported by tapered legs,...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Contemporary Desk
JFK
by Norr11, Black Ash
Located in Paris, IDF
'JFK' Home Desk
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for NORR11
Dimensions:
H. 76 cm x W. 130 cm x D. 65 cm
Model shown: Black Ash Wood
Aluminium legs in matte black finish
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With its pure and simplistic design, the 60s inspired JFK Desk...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
$2,379 / item
Poul Volther Desk Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark
By Poul Volther
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk designed by Poul Volther. Produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
rare no.3605 arne jacobsen desk
Located in Munich, DE
rare and elegant arne jacobsen no. 3605 teakwood desk.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
$5,354 / item
Hans Wegner Desk Produced by Cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare freestanding desk designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
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 modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian co...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Oak
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts
By Erik Wørts
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare multifunctional teak extension table and desk with drawers by Erik Wørts. This table is called Multifunctional table as it doubles as a desk with multiple pull out extensions an...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
$4,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Teak Desk Made by Erik Kierkegaard for Gustav Bertelsen
Located in London, GB
Erik Kirkegaard: Desk of teak. Front with two drawers. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. H. 74 cm. L. 150 cm. W. 75 cm.
List Price of £4200 includes professional sanding and re...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Fritz Hansen 1950s Small Maple Desk with Laminate Top and Two Drawers
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
This compact desk by Fritz Hansen combines clean Scandinavian design with everyday practicality. Crafted in warm maple with a light laminate top, it offers a bright, durable surface ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Laminate, Maple
Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950
s
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's. Featuring a larger, rectangular wood and metal four drawer desk form with 2 rear cubby shelves...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Modernist Teak Table by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Danish modern solid teak table / desk with clean sides and a recessed apron with chromium hardware. Designed by Hans Wegner, crafted by Johannes Hansen in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Dining Table by Yngve Ekström, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table or desk designed by Yngve Ekstrom, produced by Swedese, Sweden, 1960s.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Pine
French green wooden desk designed by Eric Gizard, Paris - 11 colors
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This green lacquered rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French fores...
Category
2010s French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Danish Modern Desk by Ernst Kühn, Lysberg, Hansen
Therp, Danmark, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish Modern desk by Ernst Kühn, made from mahogany with unusual lines and proportions. Hidden handles for the drawers make them easy to pull out, the key is missing.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg.
Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood.
Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Light blue French secretary desk, designed by Eric Gizard in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This secretary Desk belongs to our ÉGÉE COLLECTION designed by the Parisian designer Eric Gizard.
Eric adopts for this collection the refined codes of Scandinavian design, combinin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Éric Gizard, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, and Arne Vodder. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $458 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $4,800.
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