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Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers for storage, drop front door becomes a writing surface, inset desk storage and drawe...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Model 68 Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Model 68 Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Model 68 Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Berkeley, CA

This secretary desk, Model 68, was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and produced by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Danish rosewood secretary desk, Model 37, Arne Wahl Iversen/Vinde Møbelfabrik.
Danish rosewood secretary desk, Model 37, Arne Wahl Iversen/Vinde Møbelfabrik.

Danish rosewood secretary desk, Model 37, Arne Wahl Iversen/Vinde Møbelfabrik.

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

This piece is cataloged at the Design Museum Denmark under number RP 17783. Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen. Manufacturer: Vinde Møbelfabrik. Origin: Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Santos Rosewood

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's
Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

Danish Modern Model 68 Secretary Desk in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Vinde, 1960's

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a freshly restored Model 68 secretary desk designed in the 1960s by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

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Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful and sought after scandinavian modern secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri
Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri

Rio Rosewood Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabri

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish Rosewood Writing Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

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H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk "Model 62" by Arne Wahl Iv
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk "Model 62" by Arne Wahl Iv

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk "Model 62" by Arne Wahl Iv

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is an exquisite scandinavian modern secretary desk "Model 62" in teak designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Mobelkfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary

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H 48.04 in W 37.41 in D 17.33 in

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Arne Wahl iversen secretary in rosewood. With drawers and writing plate.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Diego, CA

This splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quintessential example of Danish Modern design.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Scandinavian Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Scandinavian Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Modern Teak Danish Scandinavian Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Berlin, DE

This beautiful teak secretary desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and made in Denmark by Vinde Møbelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

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H 43 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Danish modern cabinet designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in the 1960s. A key opens the desk top, which flips down to reveal mini drawers, letter organizers and a built-in light....

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

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H 43.25 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Jose, CA

Danish Modern secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in teak.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian secretary in teak by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central part.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Secretary in  Rosewood, Arne Wahl Iversen for Branderup Mobelfabrik 196O.
Danish Secretary in  Rosewood, Arne Wahl Iversen for Branderup Mobelfabrik 196O.

Danish Secretary in Rosewood, Arne Wahl Iversen for Branderup Mobelfabrik 196O.

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian secretary. 3 large drawers on the lower part, a hinged door, which locks with a key, offers, when opened, a large work space. Inside 2 drawers and 3 small storage...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Model 68 drop front Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Danish Rosewood
Model 68 drop front Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Danish Rosewood

Model 68 drop front Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Danish Rosewood

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model 68 drop front secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960's Denmark.
Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960's Denmark.

Danish Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. 1960's Denmark.

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

A stunning mcm rosewood Danish Secretary designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Model 37 for Vinde Mobelfabrik and dating from the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

Danish Teak Secretary Desk Model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

As functional as it is aesthetically stunning this Danish drop-down front desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik is the epitome of functional art. Ideal for collect...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central part.  

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen.

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen. Small lamp in central part.  

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid-Century Modern Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary in teak by Arne Wahl Iversen. Referenced by the Design Museum Danmark under number RP17808.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk
Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 Mid Century Danish Teak Drop Front Secretary Bar Desk

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Arne Wahl Iversen Model 68 mid century Danish teak drop front secretary bar desk Desk measures: 37.5 wide x 17.5 deep x 33.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in wha...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk Leaf Vinde Mobelfabrik
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk Leaf Vinde Mobelfabrik

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Teak Secretary Writing Desk Leaf Vinde Mobelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Rarely Seen Arne Wahl Iversen design from Vinde Mobler of Denmark. Desk features four drawers and pull-out surface. Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to reverse: [Made in Denm...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in San Diego, CA

Danish design cabinet- secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish design cabinet- secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Modern Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, 1960s

By Vatne Møbler, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Deland, FL

Ideal for collectors limited on space but unwilling to compromise on style and functionality this splendid secretary desk, designed by the influential Arne Wahl Iversen, is the quint...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik
Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

Secretary, Danish Teak desk model 37 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Very pretty secretary, scriban, Scandinavian. 3 large drawers on the lower part (the top drawer locks with keys) a folding door which serves as a desk and locks with a key, it opens...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century, Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Mid-Century, Danish Teak Secretary Desk

Mid-Century, Danish Teak Secretary Desk

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H 44.825 in W 31.625 in D 15.5 in

Mid-Century, Danish Teak Secretary Desk

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-century Danish teak secretary desk or vanity with organizer cubbies and shelf inside, a long drawer over a lower locking cabinet. In original condition with visible wear consiste...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Model 70
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Model 70

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Model 70

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Practical and elegant teak secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish modern rosewood secretary desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960s Beautiful rosewood secretaire model No. 68 designed by Danish architect Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vind...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Arne Wahl Iversen Danish Secretary Desk Model-68 for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in The Hague, NL

Danish design cabinet- secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler Model 65 Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler Model 65 Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror

Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler Model 65 Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare and beautiful teak example from the Arne Wahl Iversen model 65 series having a flip up vanity mirror, turquoise accessory tray, red felt padded sliding jewelry storage cases a...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Secretary Desk

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add functional and stylish storage to your workspace with this fantastic vintage Danish teak wood secretary desk. The drop down door opens up to reveal an ample desktop with built in...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Pull Out Secretary Desk Chest of Drawers Dresser

By Dux of Sweden, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern teak pull out secretary desk chest of drawers dresser.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

A Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen
A Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen

A Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen

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H 43 in W 33.5 in D 17.75 in

A Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Janvry, Essonne

A rosewood secretary with an upper part including two drawers, shelves , a brass lighting & three drawers under the top.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

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H 43.25 in W 50.38 in D 16.5 in

Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a vintage Mid-Century teak secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen. The drop down desk top is 29.5"L x 15.75"deep.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Bureau Desk, Danish, 1960s
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Bureau Desk, Danish, 1960s

Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Secretary Bureau Desk, Danish, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in London, GB

Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark, circa 1960 is this secretary desk in well figured Brazilian rosewood.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
1960s Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

1960s Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Munster, NRW

Beautifully designed desk by Arne Wahl Iversen executed with well crafted details. The desk is in very good condition with one small burn to the tabletop.

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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Large Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Large Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Large Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Long Beach, CA

A fantastic large-scale secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik of Denmark.

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Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Walh Iversen
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Walh Iversen

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Walh Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk designed by Arne Walh Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish secretary in light rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960's
Danish secretary in light rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960's

Danish secretary in light rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960's

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Brouer Mobel

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Danish secretary desk in light rosewood designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Brouers Møbelfabrik dating from the 1960's Model stamped on the back "Made in Denmark" It is made up of 3 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful Danish modern rosewood cabinet designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in the 1960s. A key opens the desk top, which flips down to reveal mini drawers, letter organizers and a built-...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
Midcentury Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

Midcentury Danish Secretary in Teak by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Beveren, BE

Midcentury secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Secretary in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Danish Secretary in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

Danish Secretary in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, 1960s

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Beveren, BE

Midcentury secretary desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Danish Teak Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Falster Møbelfabrik 1960's
Danish Teak Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Falster Møbelfabrik 1960's

Danish Teak Secretary by Arne Wahl Iversen for Falster Møbelfabrik 1960's

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Danish teak secretary designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Falster Møbelfabrik dating from the 1960's Manufacturer's label in the 1st drawer.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl
Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl

Mid Century Rosewood Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1960s Danish Secretary This Arne Wahl secretary is in excellent condition. Wider than most secretaries, and nice sized drawers make this perfect for a bedroom, guest room, ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern teak secretary. With drawers and pull out desk. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen

Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood reminiscent of Arne Wahl Iversen's design and manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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Iversen Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic iversen secretary available at 1stDibs. A iversen secretary — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the iversen secretary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A iversen secretary, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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The average selling price for a iversen secretary at 1stDibs is $3,107, while they’re typically $1,313 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.

Arne Wahl Iversen for sale on 1stDibs

Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.

Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.

Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.

At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.

Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s. 

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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. 

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