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Vintage Teak Desk, Scandinavian Design, Fully Restored
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This gorgeous desk is a great example of Scandinavian design in its best - simple in form yet very
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double-sided teak desk produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s. It has 6 spacious drawers. At the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Teak desk, Danish design, 1960s.
H 28.75 in W 51.58 in D 27.96 in
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A desk from the 1960s brought from Denmark. The furniture is in very good condition, after
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 58.27 in D 30.71 in
Minimal Danish Designed Teak Desk By Peter Hvidt
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
This Minimal Danish Teak Desk, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large vintage Danish design boomerang desk made of teak
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage Danish design boomerang desk made of teak. The desk is also beautifully finished on
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk in Teak of Danish Design from the 1970s
Located in Lejre, DK
This teak desk from the 1970s encapsulates the essence of Danish design with its sleek lines
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian design desk or table lamp
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in TARBES, FR
Imposing desk lamp in Scandinavian design circa 70, the base is in teak and the base in travertine
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Travertine

Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Design Teak & Hardwood Segmented Bowl, ca. 1970s
Located in Skien, NO
of teak and possibly walnut, featuring a striking cross and geometric pattern. Designed and crafted
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Hardwood, Teak, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Peter Lovig Nielsen Teak Executive Desk for Dansk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk. It features teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
By Arne Vodder
Located in København K, DK
Rare and huge teak desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by Sibast Furniture, Fyn, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
Large desk designed by Arne Vodder, Denmark.
H 28.35 in W 97.64 in D 40.95 in
Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s Very good condition. After Renovation Wood: teak Dimensions: H 73 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Desk, Danish design, 1960s.
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.76 in
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Laurits M. Larsen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Peter Løvig Nielsen for Laurits M Larsen Scandinavian Modern teak desk, Designed by Peter Løvig
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish freestanding symmetric desk in teak Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
teak wood, it features an exceptionally fine grain that enhances the natural beauty of the desk. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen, 1960s
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Beautiful writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen around 1960. Made of sculpted teak wood with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish teak desk, model 56, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian desk. Designed in 1961, this desk is one of this designer's iconic pieces
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk with drop-leaf by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Brussels, BE
functionality of mid-century Scandinavian design. Made from teak, the desk showcases warm tones and clean
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Unique Desk or Table Made by Jens Harald Quistgaard in 1953, Solid Teak and Oak
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning Scandinavian solid unique teak & oak table or desk with continuous drawer and slightly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Swedish extendable teak desk, sliding unit and folding extension 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb little Scandinavian office. Box with 3 drawers which slides along the entire length to
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk, Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark, 1950/1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, designed by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark, 1950/1960s. Teak. Four drawers, Bookshelf on
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
H 27.17 in W 68.9 in D 17.72 in
Large Danish teak desk, double sided, by Svend Aage Madsen for H. P Hansen 1960.
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian executive office. Very elegant slender design, on the front side a box with 4
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Odense, DK
This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak writing desk, Danish design, Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.
Teak writing desk, Danish design, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 35.04 in D 16.54 in
Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish Modern teak vanity designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960's.s Solid trim and stunning book
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Mirror, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
Danish Modern Teak Vanity by Arne Vodder
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 14.5 in
Office armchair in elm and skai Teak model ST 750 Arne Wahl Iversen 1960.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very elegant Scandinavian office armchair. Very elegant, curved design in the style of Hans Wegner
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Faux Leather, Elm

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful small drop-leaf table in teak plywood and steel. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Single Solid Teak Danish Modern Niels Koefoed Desk Eva Chair
By Niels Koefoed
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant lines and beauty on this single tall back chair design by Niels Koefoed, famous Eva chair
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Secretary, desk, Danish in Teak by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian secretary. 4 large drawers on the lower part. A lockable shelf folds out
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Nanna Ditzel Armchair or Desk Chair in Teak and Black Leatherette Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel, Kolds Savvaerk
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
the teak has really nice graining. Scandinavian Modern design by one of Denmark's best designers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Brass

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Cane, Teak

Scandinavian Bronze Design Writing Desk Teak Vintage, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Stylish desk from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist Danish design, perfect in every detail. Desk veneered
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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

Scandinavian Design Table In Teak by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Work table without casette in teak. Folding table which slides to extend. Designed by Arne Vodder
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1960s, Danish production. The structure and top are covered with teak veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 54.34 in D 27.17 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1960s, Danish production. The structure and top are covered with teak veneer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 50.4 in D 25.2 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1960s, Danish production. The structure and top are covered with teak veneer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
H 28.35 in W 52.76 in D 27.17 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1960s, Danish production. Structure and top are covered with teak veneer. Legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 23.23 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1970s, Danish production. Structure and top are covered with teak veneer. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 23.63 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1970s, Danish production. The structure, legs and top are covered with teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk was made in the 1970s, Danish production. Structure, legs and top are covered with teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Desk Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
H 29.14 in W 53.15 in D 26.78 in
Teak/ Beech Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Scandinavian Modern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Houston, TX
Desk made of teak and beech designed by Børge Mogensen for Søbork Møbelfabrik. The drawers, desk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Desk Designed by Aksel Boll Jensen
By Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern desk by Aksel Boll Jensen. Rich teak. Drop-leaf provides superior versatility and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Magnificent freestanding teak desk designed by Gunnar Nielsen and produced by Tibergaard in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk Designed by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern desk designed by Arne Vodder. Bold style from every angle. Richly grained teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk Designed by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern executive desk with superlative style and craftsmanship designed by Svend Madsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Sleek and Stylish Danish Modern Teak Desk Designed by Harry Ostergaard
By Harry Østergaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern desk designed by Harry Ostergaard. Embodies all the elements of quintessential
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Oak Desk, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1970s, Danish production. The structure and top are covered with teak veneer
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak, Teak

Oak Desk, Danish Design, 1970s
Oak Desk, Danish Design, 1970s
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s-1970s Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Sensational desk from the 1960s-1970s. Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. The furniture is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Writing Desk 1960s-1970s Danish Design
Vintage Writing Desk 1960s-1970s Danish Design
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Circa 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful teak desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Møbelfabrik. The desk has two floating
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Model 75 Desk by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik - 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Houston, TX
Teak "model 75" desk designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Møbelfabrik circa the 1960s. This desk has a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Model 75 Desk by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk made of teak designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik. This desk is from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, Danish, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful desk with an oak base and teak top designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured by GETAMA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Modern Solid Plank Teak Cabinet/Desk/Dresser Designed by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Portland, OR
Versatile danish modern cabinet also functions as a desk and/or dresser. Designed by Peter Hvidt
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Solid Teak Table or Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful table designed by Ib Kofod Larsen for Christiansen & Larsen. This table is constructed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk Pl. Uddebo Design by Svante Skogh
By AB Möbelfabriken Balder, Svante Skogh
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Desk in teak with six drawers on tapered legs, edging to top and freestanding. Pl. Uddebo design by
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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Scandinavian Design Teak Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Scandinavian design teak desk for your home. Each Scandinavian design teak desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian design teak desk, we have 1453 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian design teak desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Scandinavian design teak desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Arne Vodder, Børge Mogensen and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian design teak desk that is worth considering.

How Much is a Scandinavian Design Teak Desk?

A Scandinavian design teak desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,192, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $105,135.

A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture

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

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

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. 

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