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Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 68 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk. Featuring a straight line design
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk or Console Table
Located in Nantucket, MA
A stunning Mid-Century Modern teak writing desk or could also be used as a console table or as a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Swedish Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik Model A10 Teak Writing Desk
By Göran Strand, Lelangs Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An iconic Swedish Model A10 teak writing desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 29.93 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960's. Robust work surface! Finished on both sides, if placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk by Jesper
By Jesper International
Located in Trenton, NJ
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk isn't just a design choice; it's a conscientious decision for the environment
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

60s 70s Teak Writing Desk by GV Gaasvig for GV Møbler
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak writing desk by GV Gaasvig for GV Møbler 60s Object: Writing Desk Manufacturer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

60er 70er Jahre Teak Writing Desk Schreibtisch von Gunnar Nielsen für Tibergaard
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak writing desk by Gunnar Nielsen for Tibergaard Object: Writing Desk Manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
1960s Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 54.73 in D 27.56 in
Executive Teak Writing Desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
Executive Writing desk in Teak wood by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Model 509, 1960s This right angle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Scandinavian Model 76 desk by Omann Jun, circa 1970's. A clean linear design that will
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
H 25.99 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik Exclusive model 54
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-century Teak Writing Desk Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1959, in Denmark. The desk is crafted of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf
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Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large teak writing desk with storage and finished back. Five drawers, caned back, wood trimmed
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Desk
Danish Mid-Century Desk
H 29 in W 62 in D 28 in
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder for Bovirke Writing Desk in Teak and Brass
By Arne Vodder, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Bovirke, desk 'model BO85', teak, brass, Denmark, 1950s This teak writing desk was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Vintage Danish Freestanding Teak Desk with Floating Top, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
teak writing desk. Unusual shape where the floating desk top rest on six solid teak pillars on the twin
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

MCM Teak Expandable Desk and Chair by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark c.1960
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century teak writing desk with expandable sliding top for more working space. One
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Bent Silberg Mobler
Located in Trenton, NJ
Discover a desk that beautifully combines form and function with this Danish Modern Teak writing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Hedensted Møbelfabrik 'Boomerang' Desk in Teak
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Hedensted Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Beautifully formed teak writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Hedensted Møbelfabrik. A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Italian Writing Desk with Sophisticated Design and Restyled by RETRO4M
Located in Rome, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the 1950s with this fully restored and restyled teak writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Frederick, MD
This unusual Danish teak writing desk has a special design. The drawer stack can slide from left to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made Danish teak vintage desk / writing table. This was made in Denmark, it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
Danish Teak Vintage Desk / Writing Table
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 18.12 in
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Atomic Danish Modern Writing Desk In Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 49
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Oak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak & oak Danish desk, circa 1950's. Oak frame contrasts beautifully with the book matched teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Fratelli Proserpio compact rollup writing desk teak Italy 1960
By F.P. Fratelli Proserpio 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful and compact rollup writing desk designed and manufactured by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk with Sled Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish Modern executive writing desk features teak construction with original finish, six
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A writing desk finely crafted in solid teak having a floating bank of drawers and turned dowel legs.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Modernist Writing Desk
Modernist Writing Desk
H 28.25 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Green Saddle Leather Teak Executive Writing Desk
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Midcentury 1960s Desk from Germany. In teak and green saddle leather top. 2 drawers on each side
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Mummenthaler & Meier Magic Box Writing Desk In Teak, Switzerland 1950
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Experience the elegance and ingenuity of Swiss design with this stunning foldable writing desk
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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Beech, Teak

Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Antique Campaign Bureau, Anglo Indian, Teak, Colonial Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign bureau. An Anglo-Indian, teak and brass colonial writing desk, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Fratelli Proserpio Writing Table Teak Desk by, Italy, Mid-Century
By Fratelli Prosperio
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak rollup secretary desk by Fratelli Proserpio, Italy 1960's. Modernist compact writing desk
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Hardwood

Model 64 Writing Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Materials: Teak Measurements: 39.5? wide x 28? deep x 29" tall (to top of desk) 33? tall (to top / back of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Writing Table or Desk in Teak Veneer Wood, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Vienna, AT
Writing desk, teak and veneer with many drawers, Italy, circa 1970 Dimensions are: 41.3" x 23.62 x
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid century Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak Made in Denmark
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century teak closable locking teak writing desk Similar to the Magic Box desk. The piece closes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak

Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak writing desk, Danish design, Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Mid-Century Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk or Writing Table by Louis van Teeffelen for WéBé
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern desk or writing table. Design by Louis Van Teeffelen for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Seventies Studded Teak Desk
Located in London, England
Outstanding studded detail teak desk. An almost architectural feel to the proportions and
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Teak

Seventies Studded Teak Desk
Seventies Studded Teak Desk
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H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made vintage Swedish teak desk. This was recently imported from
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk
H 30.71 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
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

Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
Reclaimed Teak Droplet Desk
H 30.01 in W 60.01 in D 24.02 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Magic Box Desk in Teak by Mummenthaler & Meier
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury teak closable locking teak writing desk called the "Magic Box", designed by Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Rare French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak c. 1925, style of Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak Wood circa 1925. This rare and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
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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.