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Erling Torvits Secretary Desk

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak
Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

$3,720

H 47.75 in W 41 in D 18.75 in

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s
Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s

Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s

By Erling Torvits

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

This elegant secretary desk was designed by Erling Torvits in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk
Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

$2,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 46.5 in W 33 in D 15.75 in

Sleek Danish Mid Century Modern Designer Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Danish Design Danish glossy veneer secretary attributed Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Erling Torvits
Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Erling Torvits

Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, Erling Torvits

By Erling Torvits

Located in Berkeley, CA

Designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik in the 1960s, this rare and incredible Danish

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Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits

By Erling Torvits

Located in Berkeley, CA

This rare Danish modern teak secretary desk was designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Erling Torvits Secretary
Erling Torvits Secretary

Erling Torvits Secretary

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H 48.04 in W 49.22 in L 48.04 in

Erling Torvits Secretary

By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Erling Torvits secretary with drawers and writing desk. Veenered with rosewood. Made by Klim

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits, 1960s.

By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Asaa, DK

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood/palisander Secretaire by Erling Torvits, 1960s. Stunning Rosewood

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Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood
Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood

Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood

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H 47.5 in W 41 in D 18.5 in

Wide Erling Torvits Secretary Desk in Rosewood

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Erling Torvits Wide Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Erling Torvits Wide Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

Erling Torvits Wide Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood  Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood  Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits

Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Erling Torvits

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

rosewood veneer, designed by Erling Torvits, made in Denmark by Klim Mobelfabrik circa 1960's. The desk

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk
Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk

Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk

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H 48 in W 41 in D 18.5 in

Erling Torvits Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Secretary and Desk 1960's
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Secretary and Desk 1960's

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Secretary and Desk 1960's

By Erling Torvits

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Exquisite Erling Torvits attributed combination of desk and secretary and large dresser all-in-one

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvits

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak secretary desk attributed to Erling Torvits, Denmark

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teal Secretary Desk by Erling Torvitz

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood designed by Erlingb Torvitz in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Beautiful 1960s Erling Torvits Secretary Rosewood and Brass Mid-Century Desk
Beautiful 1960s Erling Torvits Secretary Rosewood and Brass Mid-Century Desk

Beautiful 1960s Erling Torvits Secretary Rosewood and Brass Mid-Century Desk

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

High Quality 1960s rosewood secretary, made in Denmark, Mid-Century Modern design by Erling Torvits

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Maple, Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak attributed to famed Danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk Attributed to Erling Torvitz

By Erling Torvits

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian modern secretary desk in rosewood attributed to famed danish

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

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In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

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