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Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by one collection Finn Juhl, (Denmark) When Finn Juhl
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table desk designed by Finn Juhl in 1945, relaunched in 2009. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Walnut Black Lino, 1945
H 28.55 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
H 28.94 in W 98.04 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl Desk Model NV-40 by Niels Vodder in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare desk NV-40 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare 'Nyhavn' desk (model BO 69) in teak by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
drawers. Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Designed in 1953. Extension plate visible adds an extra 54 cm
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Diplomat' Desk, by France & Son, Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Finn Juhl Diplomat Series Desk with 6 drawers in Rosewood
By Finn Juhl, Poul Cadovius
Located in Seattle, WA
An original rosewood desk designed by Finn Juhl for Cado ( Originally France & Sons, the company
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Large Fully Restored Excecutive Desk in Brazilian Rosewood by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s large fully restored excecutive desk in Brazilian rosewood by Finn Juhl Impressive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Desk in the style of Finn Juhl & Arne Vodder Produced in Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk in the style of Finn Juhl & Arne Vodder. Produced in Denmark. Measures
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Diplomat Desk Made In Rosewood By Finn Juhl For France & Son From 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
The Diplomat desk in rosewood, designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl and manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Finn Juhl France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak Made in Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960's Finn Juhl for France & Son Technocrat Desk Model 963 in Teak. Overall
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV40 Writing Desk
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl design know as the FJ 40. One of Finn Juhl’s earliest designs that is produced by
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Vodder Boomerang Desk Teak & Brass 1956 Bovirke Denmark Finn Juhl table
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Munster, NRW
student of the famous furniture designer Finn Juhl, who later became his friend and business partner
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
plenty of storage space. In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Finn Juhl NV-40 Desk for Niels Vodder in Teak, 1940
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl writing desk in teak for cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Tapering legs. Writing top with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) Rosewood Desk Designed 1942, Cabinet-maker Niels Vodder. Literature
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Desk
Finn Juhl Desk
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV-40 A solid and veneerd rosewood writing desk. Tabletop with flaps covering one large and
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Finn Juhl for France & Søn Rosewood Diplomat Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Portland, OR
An absolute classic, and one of Juhl’s best-known designs. Finn Juhl was educated as an architect
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A “Diplomat” double drawer-bloc teakwood writing desk by Finn Juhl for France & Søn.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Stainless Steel

Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
Diplomat Desk by Finn Juhl
H 28.34 in W 74.8 in D 37.4 in
20th Century Scandinavian Design Desk in Teak and Metal by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk model BO69 designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Bovirke, Denmark. Designed in 1953. Ext. 56
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
An elegant 1960s rosewood secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen. This versatile secretary can be used either standing or seated, the angled top providing a lectern function. With ori...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Great small desk by the magical combination of Finn Juhl and mastercabinetmaker Niels Vodder
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
Finn Juhl Rosewood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 26.19 in D 24.81 in
NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
NV 40 - Rare writing desk with slanted desk top with grooved edge, and three doors with brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
NV 40 writing desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Finn Juhl NV-40 Writing Desk for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
NV-40 Writing Desk by Finn Juhl featuring three small covered compartments and a flip-top surface
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Vintage 1940s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Finn Juhl NV-40 Writing Desk for Niels Vodder
Finn Juhl NV-40 Writing Desk for Niels Vodder
H 29.5 in W 25.75 in D 25.5 in
Finn Juhl Library Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak Finn Juhl library desk with curved edge. Fir frame with caps crafted of teak. Produced
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Fir

Finn Juhl Library Desk
Finn Juhl Library Desk
H 29.5 in W 66.5 in D 29 in
Petite Rosewood Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare rosewood writing desk by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1942. This diminutive desk
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Desk, BO 69
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl BO 69 Nyhavn desk, base in steel, tabletop and shoes in teak. Maker Bovirke.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Desk, BO 69
Finn Juhl Desk, BO 69
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
BO69 Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 69 - Rare desk/work table in rosewood, light and black laminate. Black metal frame and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

BO69 Desk by Finn Juhl
BO69 Desk by Finn Juhl
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 33.08 in
Desk by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Model: BO69 Lacquered drawers, frame of burnished steel, shoes of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
Desk by Finn Juhl for Bovirke.
H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Desk designed by Finn Jhul Manufactured by one collection Finn Juhl, (Denmark) When Finn Juhl
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk Wood Black Lino
H 28.55 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Finn Juhl Teak & Sycamore Writing Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless writing desk originally created by Finn Juhl in 1948. This authorized reissue by Baker
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Late 20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Finn Juhl desk for Bovirke, circa 1950. The teak wood has been professionally restored. Original
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Steel

Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950
Finn Juhl Desk for Bovirke, circa 1950
H 29.75 in W 68.13 in D 33.5 in
Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark. Provenance
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Desk in Style of Finn Juhl and Produced in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk in the style of Finn Juhl. Produced in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 by Bovirke in Denmark
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Finn Juhl Executive Rosewood Mahogany Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An impressive executive desk designed by Finn Juhl as Diplomat series for France and Son circa
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Large and Impressive Rosewood and Chrome Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An absolutely stunning desk by master designer, Finn Juhl. This is very similar in many ways to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Finn Juhl Desk with Organizer Box Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk model BO-69 / Nyhavn with organizer box designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Finn Juhl Desk Model BO-69 Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk model BO-69 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Brass

Diplomat Desk in Walnut by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful diplomat desk designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son in excellent original vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Chrome

Large Finn Juhl Diplomat Writing Table in Rosewood
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptional large Diplomat table designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son. Made in rosewood with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Diplomat Desk Table Or Dining Table France & Son 1962
By Finn Juhl
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastis large working table or dining table designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1962
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Finn Juhl 'FD-951 Diplomat' Desk With Five Drawers in Rosewood and Brass
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl 'FD-951 Diplomat' desk with five drawers in rosewood and brass, circa 1960s, created for
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
By Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BO 69 - Working / dining table in rosewood with extension of 54 cm. Designed in 1953. Maker Bovirke.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
H 28.35 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in
Excellent Large Finn Juhl Diplomat Desk, Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
Excellent large Finn Juhl diplomat desk, Denmark 1960s, for France & Son Keys included. Superb
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Wood

Large Finn Juhl Work Desk for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large and rare Finn Juhl teak work desk with two drawer units and 'floating' top. The full
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large Finn Juhl Work Desk for Niels Vodder
Large Finn Juhl Work Desk for Niels Vodder
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Rio Rosewood sloped writing desk with brass details designed by Finn Juhl and made by
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20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
Ladies Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Mid Century Rosewood Desk by Finn Juhl for Cado, Denmark, 1960
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid century rosewood desk designed by Finn Juhl in the 1960´s, produced by Cado, in Denmark. High
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet Manner of Finn Juhl
By Thonet, Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Desk by Thonet manner of Finn Juhl, striking design, architectural iron
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron, Aluminum

Finn Juhl Teak Executive Desk with Floating Top
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
This impeccable double pedestal desk was designed by the master of Danish modern design, Finn Juhl
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Diplomat Desk for France & Son, Denmark, 1958
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing teak executive desk with brushed steel signature pulls. Some visible repairs, otherwise in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk, Finn Juhl Style, Refinished, Danish
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Knee Hole Desk, Writing Table, Chrome Accents, Refinished, Danish, Finn
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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl Rosewood " Diplomat " Desk for France & Son, circa 1965
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Finn Juhl Rosewood " Diplomat " Desk model FD-951 for France & Son, circa 1965. This piece has
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' Desk by France & Son, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak 'diplomat' writing desk by Danish designer Finn Juhl, designed in 1958 for France & Son (prior
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Elegant Table by Finn Juhl - Estate of Eunice Kennedy Shriver
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An original, early example of Finn Juhl's writing or small dining table for Baker Furniture with a
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Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Maple

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl (1912-1989)
Located in New York, NY
The elegant desk was designed by Finn Juhl for the Baker Funiture Company in the 1950's. The simple
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Writing Desk by Finn Juhl (1912-1989)
Writing Desk by Finn Juhl (1912-1989)
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 37 in
Teak Desk with Canted Legs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
This handsome teak desk, designed by Finn Juhl in the 1960s, stands on canted teak and aluminum
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Finn Juhl Desk or Work Table with Brass Detailed Stretcher
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Utrecht, NL
Floating beveled edged solid ash table top on contrasting solid teak frame Rare example with brass finished stretcher. Ado not signed Niels Vodder this table comes with provenanc...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Dining Table with Two Drop Leaves, Lino and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Finn Juhl in 1953, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
By Finn Juhl, Illum Bolighus
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak. 1st Edition, 1945 by
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

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Finn Juhl Writing Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic finn juhl writing desk available at 1stDibs. A finn juhl writing desk — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a finn juhl writing desk, we have 74 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the finn juhl writing desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each finn juhl writing desk bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one finn juhl writing desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, France & Søn and Niels Vodder produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Finn Juhl Writing Desk?

A finn juhl writing desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,188, while the lowest priced sells for $1,146 and the highest can go for as much as $90,863.

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.