Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Standing on four round tapered legs in solid oak.Retains original key.. working locks Very elegant handcrafted desk from Danish master carpenter attributed to Kai Kristiansen.
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Kidney Desk in Teak with Bar Cabinet
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 54 Kidney desk designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s.
Teak
Unusual Kidney Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Double-Sided, Bookcase
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual kidney teak desk by Kai Kristiansen, double-sided, door and bookcase.
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H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 27.96 in
Kai Kristiansen Kidney 54 Walnut Desk for FM Furniture Feldballe 1950s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding Model Kidney 54 desk designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Furniture / Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Very elegant handcrafted desk from Danish master carpenter in the style of Kai Kristiansen.
Teak
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H 29.25 in W 55 in D 28.25 in
Danish Midcentury Kidney Shaped Kai Kristiansen Style Walnut Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish medium size executive desk in walnut in the style Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Walnut
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H 29.25 in W 52 in D 27.25 in
Danish Midcentury Kidney Shaped Kai Kristiansen Style Teak Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish medium size executive desk made in Denmark in the 1950s. Has the characteristic Kai Kristiansen very organic kidney-shaped design of the top and nice carved pulls.
Teak
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H 28 in W 51.5 in D 24.75 in
Danish Midcentury Small Kidney Shaped Kai Kristiansen Style Teak Writing Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish small executive desk in teak in the style Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark in the early 1960s.
Teak
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H 29.5 in W 53.5 in D 28.25 in
Danish Midcentury Kidney Shaped Teak Writing Desk Attributed to Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish medium size executive desk in teak attributed to Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Teak
Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is the kidney shaped desk with built in revolving cocktail cabinet behind a tambour slide, and 4 graduated drawers. On the back are open bookshelves.
Teak
Early Teak Kidney Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Model No.54
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding kidney / organic desk in teak with home bar and hidden drawer.
Brass
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H 29.53 in W 53.55 in D 27.56 in
1960s Danish Ebonised Kidney Shaped Desk by Designer Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Superb mid-century Danish desk with a kidney shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Brass
Midcentury Teak Kidney Shaped Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Teak desk manufactured in Denmark in the 1950s featuring an organic kidney shape top plate, bar with tambour door, bookshelf on the back and three drawers one lockable. Apart from a ...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Kidney Desk in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Danish Mid-Century kidney desk in teak. Excellent example of a sought after design. Teak desk in the kidney shape with an exciting tambour door on the right-hand side which reveal...
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H 29.5 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Kidney-Shaped Desk with Built in Bar by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Danish modern teak kidney-shaped desk with built-in bar by Kai Kristiansen.
Teak, Glass
$4,995
H 29.25 in W 67 in D 32.25 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Göran Strand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exceptional example of Swedish modern design, this Model 15 executive desk was designed by Goran Strand for Lelangs Mobelfabrik in Sweden during the 1960s. Celebrated for its bala...
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
By Arne Vodder, H.P. Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional example of Danish Modern design, this stunning teak desk was designed by renowned Danish designer Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen. Celebrated for his ability to combine el...
Teak
$2,785
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Valdemar Mortensen from Odense, Denmar...
Teak
$9,662
H 28.35 in W 62.8 in D 31.3 in
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s. Very rare Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding writing desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen made in Denmark in 1956 ...
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, designed by Gunnar Tibergaard Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960s. It packs a lot of storage space in a small footprint. On the left there is a shelf w...
Wood, Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an example of Danish design from the 1960s and is made of teak wood, which gives it a natural and timeless look. The beautiful golden color and unique wood grain add cha...
Teak
$6,500
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
Cane, Teak
Danish Modern Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Esperance, NY
Available for purchase is a vintage Danish Modern Flip-Top Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, in all-original condition. This exceptional piece includes its original keys and has been...
Teak
Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. There are 6 spacious drawers at the front, and at the back of the bar. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: H 73...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality. Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak Designed By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time. With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
Teak
Desk Made In Teak By Omann Junior From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
The desk in teak, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a prominent example of Danish furniture design from that time. With its characteristic teak wood design, the desk radiate...
Teak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Georg Petersens, 3 Drawers, 1960s
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern teak desk with three drawers that have teak handles and a rectangular base. The drawers easily slide and are clean. original vintage condition and ready for use. Shows ...
Teak
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 29 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches Good Vintage Condition - Minor Stain Wear an...
Teak
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid century danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model FM60. With 3 drawers on each side and forward with open shelves.
Teak
$6,434 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Silk
Modernist Sculpted Walnut Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
The aptly named Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa is bold in its design, so clearly translating the character of a Venetian gondola to create a unique silhouette in a sophisticated living...
Fabric, Walnut
$1,920Sale Price|40% Off
H 29 in W 45 in D 45 in
Stunning Mid century modern danish walnut rounded dining table with two leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern walnut rounded dining table with two leaves. This table sits on (4) narrow tapered legs and has brass hardware under the table. This table sits 4 - 6 chairs. Beau...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,900
H 23.5 in W 73 in D 34.5 in
Stylish Bauhaus daybed / Art Deco / Modernist by Schlaraffia Werke Husser & Co
By S.W. Farber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylish Bauhaus daybed / Art Deco / Modernist by Schlaraffia Werke Husser & Co.. Retains original spring cushions.original label,, dated 1937, Amazing design. Hand delivery avail to ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,400
H 45 in W 35 in D 21 in
Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955 / Folding Desk
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fold-down secretary desk that closes completely to resemble a small cabinet. When open, it offers a large work surface, numerous storage compartments, This is a highly sought-afte...
Birch, Teak
$2,330
H 28.5 in W 33.5 in D 17 in
Steel Frame Dresser By George Nelson For Herman Miller / Classic Modernist
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame dresser 'model 4016' were designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. white laminate tops that were ...
Metal, Chrome
$3,900
H 28.7 in W 110 in D 35.5 in
Expanding Teak / Oak 'Maria' Table attributed to Bruno Mathsson, Classic Modern
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Elegant Teak & Oak "Maria" table attributed to Bruno Mathsson featuring the iconic ingenious modular drop leap design that offers flexibility and sculptural form.Crafted with beautif...
Oak
$1,705 / set
H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Art Deco Nightstands Bedside Tables Walnut Glass Top
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bedside tables with front door, grey glass top and wood veneer decors on the sides and doors, and brass details such...
Brass
$5,500
H 29 in W 72 in D 38 in
1950s Walnut and cane executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Walnut, cane, brass, and rosewood executive desk by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950s. Massive desk with executive proportions. Large 72"x38" desktop surface with imp...
Brass
$620Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Poul Henningsen 4/3 Table Lamp from the 1960s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Poul Henningsen PH 4/3 Table Lamp for Louis Poulsen, 1966 This is an early example of the iconic PH 4/3 table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen for Louis Poulsen in 1966, j...
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$4,433 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
Josef Hoffmann & Wiener Werkstätte "Fabric Department" Chandelier, Re Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom ...
Silk
$3,230
H 14.75 in W 64 in D 48 in
Classic Mid-Century Modern Dovetail Lane Acclaim Boomerang Coffee Table
By Andre Bus, Lane Acclaim
Located in Buffalo, NY
This boomerang coffee table is one of the more illusive and sought after models from the ubiquitous Acclaim line by Lane. The Lane Acclaim collection has become an American Mid-Cent...
Beech, Walnut
$2,557
H 29.93 in W 61.03 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Writing Desk in Teak by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig, 1960s
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Crafted from teak, with a freestanding construction and design usable from both sides. Two drawer units with a total of six drawers with integrated handles. Back side with open stora...
Teak
$7,700
H 28 in W 77 in D 27 in
Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, Design Bramin
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Production ! Retains original BRAMIN burn in label.. A verstile design by Hans Olsen, this highly functional sofa has a variety of uses. The table and two seats can be configu...
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Art deco piedestal or console table in oak, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / console / oak / Art Deco A graceful Art Deco console made in France around 1940. A tall pedestal with three plateaus and nice sculptural details. Crafted in oak with...
Wood, Oak
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.
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