Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box.
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box.
Teak
Swedish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Dresser by Broderna Gustafsson in Teak
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful desk secretaire dresser made in Sweden , circa 1960's in teak very clean and nice condition with key drawer and yes we do have the key for the drawer with a pull ou...
Teak
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce Teak Secretary Desk attrib. to Torbjorn Afdal / Denmark / Modernist . Elegant , architectural design.. Amazing original condition, BRASS DETAILING. 6 Dovetail joinery drawers,...
Brass
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage secretary desk in teak circa 1970's, made in Sweden. This piece is equipped with three deep storage drawers accessorized with sculpted wood handles. Features a roll top door ...
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Teak Secretary Desk, Mid-Century Modern, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian teak secretary from the 1960s, raised on tapered legs typical of Nordic design. The upper section features open shelving forming a bookcase, above a writing area with a...
Teak
Scandinavian Teak Wood Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, Made in Sweden
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Scandinavian modern teak wood rolltop secretary desk cabinet by Egon Ostergaard was made in Sweden circa 1960.
Brass
Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The secretary features a pull-out writing surface over three drawers. A pair of sliding glass c...
Glass, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Wood Secretary Desk, Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk was made in Denmark, circa 1960.
Teak
Unavailable
H 38.125 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic mid century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet is circa 1970.
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Gunnar Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This incredible Danish modern teak vanity secretary desk hails straight from the 1960s. Manufactured by Gunnar Falsig. Features: • Beautiful, insane, rich, teak wood-grain • P...
Teak
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from classic teakwood, this desk exudes Mid-Century Modern design, inviting you to sit down and get to work—or maybe just daydream about your next big adventure. With a smoot...
Teak
Scandinavian Roll Top Secretary Desk
Located in New York, NY
Attractive modern roll top secretary with a pull-out desk surface and small drawers and slots for organization. Please contact for location.
Teak
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish vanity, circa 1960's. Lockable flip top opens to rosewood fitted interior with mirror. Double drawers with darling handles and robust base. Unrestored item with the opt...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretaire / Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish secretary desk, circa 1960s. Teak veneer with lovely grain match-up. Chest of drawers with sleek handles, open cubby, and pull-out work surface! An unrestored item with ...
Mirror, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood recently imported from Denmark to California before its refinishing.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian modern teak secretary desk recently imported from Denmark to California after its purchase at Lauritz auction house.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern teak secretary desk manufactured in Denmark inn the 1960's that was recently imported from Europe to California before its restoration.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian Modern secretary desk in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern secretary in teak recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing.
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here's a beautiful Scandinavian Modern secretary desk manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s recently imported to California. This special piece, with its vibrant wood grain, features...
Teak
1950s Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Vanity Mirror
Located in Sacramento, CA
1950s Danish modern teak secretary desk with fold-down mirror and extendable desk top. The desk has three lower drawers and two small organizing drawers in the upper portion. At full...
Teak
Unavailable
H 44 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Falsigs
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian secretary desk in teak manufactured by Gunnar Falsigs in Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Borge Mogensen Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Fairfield, ME
Offered is the iconic secretary by Borge Mogensen. This one comes with the optional stacking bookcase. The secretary itself measures 39.5" wide by 18" deep by 49" tall. The bookcase ...
Unavailable
H 57.5 in W 39.5 in D 19 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak designed by master Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Soborg Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
Teak
Unavailable
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 17.25 in
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. This exquisite ca...
Teak
Unavailable
H 44.5 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Secretary Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exquisite 1960s secretary desk in teak wood attributed to famed designer Arne Vodder recently imported from Denmark to California. On its lower side, this case good featur...
Teak
Unavailable
H 42.5 in W 36.25 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern secretary desk in teak wood manufactured by Poul Jessen Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 47 in W 31.25 in D 19 in
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.
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
The design of this Vintage Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk is characterized by clean lines, minimalistic elegance, and attention to detail.
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Style Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern drop front desk with Danish styling. Teak with a red leatherette writing surface and red fitted interior.
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk or Hutch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Danish teak office hutch. Three small cabinets on the right side and a larger one the left side separated by an open display space. Turn a table in a secretary. Ideal on dre...
Teak
Teak Danish Modern Desk / Secretary
Located in Fulton, CA
A teak Danish Modern desk. Unusual form, varying from a secretary, vanity and drop front desk design. Desk surface slides out to expand writing surface. A mirror slides out from und...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unlock the desk—with its vintage key—to reveal mini drawers and cubbies perfect for organizing your home office or vanity. Close the desk, and your papers and cords are elegantly hid...
Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully designed, versatile secretary has the storage capacity of a dresser with the bonus of a convenient work station. Desk top slides out easily. Mini drawers keeps small item...
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop-front secretary desk has three storage drawers. Tall tapered legs under a teak case g...
Teak
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
This piece has been restored to excellent condition! Danish Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1960's. This gorgeous teak drop-front secretary desk has thre...
Teak
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....
Teak
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H 46.5 in W 37.5 in D 19.75 in
Rare Danish Modern Secretary Desk by Vitré in Teak, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
A rare and gorgeous build by Vitré constructed from teak. The top portion of the cabinet locks for security with a skeleton key. With this securing function and the drop down the cab...
Teak
Arne Vodder for Sibast of Denmark Teak Desk Secretary
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Features doored cabinet space and opposite open space. Made from beautifully selected teak and leather desk surface. This piece is in excellent condition.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 33 in W 17 in D 37.5 in
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...
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to compromise on style and functionality. This splendid secretary desk, designed by th...
Teak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Writing Cabinet Secretary
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning writing cabinet! Open the desk to reveal secret locking drawers, storage cubbies, and more. Masterful cabinetry details on this Danish piece designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Tea...
Teak
Scandinavian Vintage Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Vintage old growth teak secretary desk with drop down mirror, pull out desk, small pull out drawers and three full size dresser drawers with sculptured finger pulls. Oil finish has b...
Teak
Sold
H 37 in W 39.5 in D 13.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Foyer Cabinet, Made in Sweden, Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Teak secretary desk / cabinet, made in Sweden circa 1970s. Unusual finger joints at top edges. Drop down desk surface would make an excellent entry way unit. When open, measures 2...
Teak
Sold
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three drawers. Top leaf drops down into a writing surface. Multifunctional and elegant, th...
Wood, Teak
Sold
H 40.95 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in
Teak Secretary Desk, Scandinavian Modern, Skrillinge Møbelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Scandinavian Modern secretary desk. Comes from Denmark, sign as William Jensen Skrillinge Møbelfabrik. Functional item, spacious drawers and little shelves. Preserved in very good...
Teak
Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Mirror and Brass Detailing
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely vanity desk has interior storage space and a mirror (which has been updated since these photos were taken. Desk top flips down to create a flat task surface. Brass handle...
Oak, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Style Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A multi-functional Danish style teak secretary/desk. This secretary features a drop front desk and six drawers with distinctive recessed wooden drawer pulls. There is also open she...
Teak
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H 42.5 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
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. The organic, simple yet sophisticated design breaths 1950s, Denmark. Model number- 68. The ...
Teak
Sold
H 42 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Teak Secretary Desk Dresser Vanity with Mirror Scandinavian Modern 42 H x 33.5 W x 16.75 D Desk area 28.5 tall x 32 wide x 16 Danish modern Secretary Desk/Dresser/Vanity.
Mirror, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Front Secretary
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the company was a ...
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Scandinavian modern secretary desk. Functional item, spacious drawers and little shelves. Preserved in very good condition.
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Scandinavian Modern secretary desk. Functional item, spacious drawers and little shelves. Preserved in very good condition. After renovation.
Teak
1960s Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden writing desk made in 1960s Denmark. Geometrically crafted from teak, this sharp writing desk ticks all the boxes of mid-century Danish design excellence. Its front face swin...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish modern teak upright secretary desk with pullout / pull-out writing surface. Has three small storage shelves and letter slots on middle shelf surface, an upper shelf for books ...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern, teak, secretary desk cabinet features a lockable, pull-down desk ledge at 26 inches height with 2 drawers and a flap level right below the desk to slide in files or bo...
Teak
Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century secretary desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Features a four drawers below a locking drop front desk. The interior has a large writing surfa...
Teak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 37.41 in L 33.08 in
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. This desk has two large drawers, including one that locks, two small d...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk with Hutch
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern secretary desk in teak circa 1960s, Denmark. Equipped with three deep storage drawers accented with sculpted wood handles. Features a slide out work desktop and in...
Teak
Danish Ib Kofod-Larsen Teak Secretary Desk
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Danish secretary desk designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in teak. This piece has three deep drawers that display handcrafted pulls. Drop front door reveals open storage space wi...
Teak
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Secretary Desk
Located in Berkeley, CA
This unusual drop front Mid-Century secretary desk in teak is crafted with some truly memorable features. The teak case sports oak banding and stands on a sculpted quarter- sawn oak ...
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tall, teak, Danish modern secretary is two pieces consisting of a drop down desk with interior shelves and four drawers on the bottom and an open bookcase on top. The secretary is ac...
Teak
Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak secretary, Denmark, 1960s Very good condition. Wood: teak Dimensions: height: 110 cm, width: 90 cm, depth: 45 cm.
Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak secretary desk / dresser / chest of drawers.
Teak
$1,339 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Teak Mid-Century Modern Tall Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-Century Modern teak high boy dresser, chest of drawers, made in Denmark. Minimalist Danish Modern inspired profile and extremely well-made dresser, has incredible lines and detai...
Teak
$3,015Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...
Wood
$3,750
H 41.5 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in
Antique Georgian Flame Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Writing Desk Bureau
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique early 19th century secretary writing storage desk. Made of flame mahogany featuring Georgian styling with three large dovetailed drawers and a drop front that open...
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
$2,850Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 59 in D 12 in
Scandinavian wall mounted flip top teak desk with 3 drawers Arne Hovmand-Olsen
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wall mounted teak flip-top desk with a black laminate writing surface over 3 drawers. It's in very good vintage condition without stains or major flaws. Designed and made by Arne H...
Brass
$4,250
H 40.25 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in
Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Danish Modern Mummenthaler & Meier Style Teak Secretary Desk Cabinet . Measures 39.5" in width, 20.5" in depth and 40.25" in height. Knee clearance is 28.5 and pull out...
Teak
$753Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.97 in W 36.03 in D 11.03 in
Mid-Century Modern Mad Men Bureau Secretaire Cabinet by Beaver and Tapley
By Robert Heritage
Located in Leicester, GB
Please contact us with your country and postcode for the cheapest shipping options. US shipping for this piece £450 which includes a custom-made crate. This is a beautiful compact ...
Teak
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish Secretary Desk
By Soborg Mobler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful secretary desk designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler. It has the label in the back. This secretary desk is made in Denmark. It is in vintage c...
Teak
Mid-century Torbjorn Afdal Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk
By Torbjørn Afdal, Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish secretary desk designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Nesjestranda Møbelfabrik, Norway, 1965. Crafted from Brazilian rosewood, the secretary desk features a locking drop-front desk th...
Rosewood
$2,650
H 35.375 in W 18.5 in D 38.25 in
Mid-Century Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk by Egon Ostergaard, 1960s
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid-century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak rolltop secretary desk cabinet was made in Sweden circa 1960. The classic Scandinavian modern design has clean, minimalis...
Wood, Teak
$1,453Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 19.3 in
Mid Century 1960s Scandi Roll Top Bureau / Desk in Teak by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Markington, GB
sought after unusual Secretary in teak with locking roll-top door, a selection of small drawers and storage compartments as well as a hidden pull-out black worktop. Also features thr...
Teak
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
Your antique, new or vintage secretary desk has become the (chic) saving grace of the "new normal" at home.
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 — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — are revealed.
Traditionally, a secretary is composed of two parts — a chest of drawers on the bottom and a cabinet with shelves on the top. Taking its name from the French word for the piece, secrétaire, the secretary desk dates back to the 18th century, when Paris-based cabinetmaker Jean-François Oeben, known for his exquisite marquetry and clever mechanical desks, is thought to have invented the secrétaire à abbattant, or drop-leaf desk.
While the defining drop-down feature of the secretary desk has remained constant, the materials used, as well as its configuration, size and style have evolved over time.
At first, secretaries were typically made from exotic woods, like rosewood, tulipwood and kingwood; later, hardwoods like cherry, maple, oak and mahogany were more common. The desks also became lighter, with space carved out of the lower half for the writer’s feet or with drawers replaced by legs — making them more table-like.
When open, the secretary is a dynamic, versatile Wunderkammer. When closed, it’s a sophisticated, space-saving piece of furniture.
“A fine secretary with a good provenance adds stature and credence to its owner — it is a cornerstone piece,” says antiques dealer Stanley Weiss, who specializes in 18th- and 19th-century English and American furniture. “In this disposable world, fine furniture is always passed on and speaks to who its owner is.”
No matter what style or period you choose, and no matter how you decide to use it, the timeless, flexible secretary desk is bound to become an indispensable part of your daily routine.
Browse a range of antique and vintage secretary desks on 1stDibs, including mid-century modern secretaires, Georgian secretaires and others.