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Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
from Omann Jun's Moebelfabrik A/S. Desk model 77 made of Rosewood. CITES permit available. There are 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
H 28.35 in W 61.42 in D 31.5 in
Monumental Mid Century Modern Executive Rosewood Scandinavian Desk, c1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
The Monumental Rosewood Scandinavian Desk is an exquisite piece of furniture that seamlessly blends
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian rosewood desk dating back to 1960, showcasing a minimalist design with straight lines
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
Scandinavian modern desk, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 70.48 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian Modern Diplomat Desk in Rosewood by Finn Juhl For France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Diplomat desk in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son in the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Nanna Ditzel Søren Willardsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rosewood desk with three drawers by Nanna Ditzel. The desk has a particularly beautiful grain. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Desk by Kurt Olsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant rosewood desk by Kurt Olsen, in a neat size. Sleek, sophisticated lines with rounded angles
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
By Poul Kjærholm, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top. Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
H 29.93 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Standing Desk in Rosewood by Poul Nørreklit
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rosewood desk with plexiglass structure. The desk has 3 drawers with aluminum fronts and chromed
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Vintage 1970s Danish Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Solid Rosewood Perpetual Desk Calendar
By Enzo Mari
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted unique rare perpetual calendar circa 1950's solid rosewood with gold numbers days and
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20th Century North American Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 25.6 in
Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in rosewood with black lacquered drawers, chromed steel legs and solid rosewood shoes. Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
Rosewood desk by Arne Jacobsen
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Fabulous Rosewood Flip-Top Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid-Century Modern
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This is a breathtaking, rare, rosewood desk by Jens Quistgaard of Dansk for Peter Lovig Nielsen. It
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood and Stool in Patinated Leather, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk and stool in rosewood designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s. Great condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk, circa 1960's. Unique 5 legged design with metal pulls and a bank of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rose Quartz, Rosewood

Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish desk by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960's. The "Diplomat" desk provides an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
Rosewood "Diplomat" Desk by Finn Juhl
H 31.5 in W 67 in D 33.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
the rear. It was produced in highly figured solid and veneered rosewood. The desk has been refinished
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
Severin Hansen Jnr. - Model 36 Writing Desk This iconic desk waa designed by Severin Hansen Jnr
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in rosewood. Designed by and made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Olavi Hänninen "Paletti" Rosewood Desk
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in New York, NY
A Scandinavian Modern desk with highly figured rosewood veneered carcass. Designed by Olavi
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk by H. Sigh & Son
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk by H. Sigh & Son, circa 1960's. Stunning bookmatched veneer top surface
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk attrib to Arne Vodder /Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Richly grained Brazilian rosewood desk ,,made in Denmark attributed to Arne Vodder, Featuring 6
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s
By Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Erik Riisager Hansen, 1950’s Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Nanna Ditzel Desk Rio Rosewood Søren Willadsen 1958 Denmark Danish Modern Cites
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Munster, NRW
This elegant design by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel by Søren Willadsen serves as a desk, a writing table
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. Desk in very good condition - after wood renovation
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large Scandinavian desk from 1970's in rosewood and bocote wood with three drawers and brass
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
Large Scandinavian Desk from 1970's
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Jørgen Berg. Danish Writing Desk In Rosewood, 1960-1970
By Jørgen Berg
Located in Kastrup, DK
Jørgen Berg. Danish writing desk in Rio rosewood. Fall-front fitted with a writing slope with brown
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in PARIS, FR
A unique and typical design by Torbjorn Afdal, considered one of the most important Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Palisander

Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
Rosewood desk by Torbjørn Afda
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 28.35 in
Arne Jacobsen Rosewood and Steel Writing Desk FH3605, Danish, Designed 1955
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen, FH 3605 writing desk, designed 1955 and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk in Rosewood and Legs in Metal, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in rosewood and legs in metal, of Danish design from the 1960s. The table is in great vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rare Rosewood & Lucite Desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Poul Nørreklit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
simple and modern. This Rosewood and lucite desk by Poul Nørreklit for S.H. Møbelfabrik would work
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Lucite, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder 1960.
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Desk. 2 x 2 drawers on the front (with keys). Very beautiful workmanship
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder 1960.
Danish Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder 1960.
H 28.75 in W 54.73 in D 26.78 in
Mid Century Gunnar Falsig Rosewood Desk for Falsigs Mobelfabrik
By Gunnar Falsig
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Midcentury rosewood desk, expertly crafted by Gunnar Falsig for Falsigs Møbelfabrik. The desk is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Santos Rosewood Desk by Torben Valeur & Henning Jensen
By Henning Jensen & Torben Valeur
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This model of desk by Valeur & Jensen rarely hang around for long and this one in particular has
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Hadar Schmidt Desk in Rosewood Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden
By Hadar Schmidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Hadar Schmidt. Produced by Hadar Schmidt in Sweden.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Erik Wørts Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk & Armchair
By Erik Wørts
Located in Norwalk, CT
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk and Armchair ensemble. A true embodiment of 20th-century Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Farsø Stolefabrik For Maurice Villency Brazilian Rosewood Desk
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern desk made by Farsø Stolefabrik and sold by Maurice Villency in New York made
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Letter Tray Desk Organizer Rosewood Danish Desktop Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik
By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This is the early production Selectform model, designed and made by Georg Petersen Mobelfabrik A/S. This example retains the Georg Petersens Mobelfabrik A/S label and Danish Furnitu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desk Sets

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Rosewood

Santos Rosewood 3 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic piece of early Scandinavian design, made from Santos Rosewood it's on the edge of
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Santos Rosewood Desk by Erik Riisager Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Erik Riisager Hansen 1
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely grained Santos Rosewood as, hopefully, the photos show and it's in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hardwood

Sykky lven Blode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
By Brode Blindheim
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Midcentury Minimalist Rosewood 2-Drawer Desk w/ Pop Up Organizer Made in Denmark
By Georg Petersens, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Danish desk or vanity table featuring highly figured rosewood on a rectangular form with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Steel

Arne Vodder Desk for Sibast – Rosewood and Metal
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood desk by Arne Vodder for Sibast. This rosewood desk has a very nice look thanks to the wood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

Desk by Nanna Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Milan, IT
Denmark, 1958 Manufactured by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Desk by Nanna Ditzel
Desk by Nanna Ditzel
H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Rosewood Desk, Model SH 180, by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Dorchester, MA
Svend Aage Madsen designed this gorgeous rosewood desk, model SH 180, for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Finn Juhl France and Son Rosewood Danish Mid Century Diplomat Desk FD 951
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Large rosewood executive Diplomat model desk, model FD-951, designed by Finn Juhl, made by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

Danish Rosewood Desk, Model 56 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk with a very elegant sleek design. 2 large and 2 small drawers on the front
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Danish rosewood desk with extension and floating box, model 0S 51 by Arne Vodder
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian office. An extension held by brass hooks allows you to adjust the desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
H 28.35 in W 71.07 in D 37.6 in
Olavi Hänninen "Paletti" Desk for Nupponen, Finland
By Olavi Hanninen, Mikko Nupponen
Located in Göteborg, SE
The desk is in fine vintage condition. The top of the desk has some discoloration and there is
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Skandinavian Palisander Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen 1950s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Made in Denmark during the 1950s. It features an organic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

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Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian modern rosewood desk you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and metal, every Scandinavian modern rosewood desk was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian modern rosewood desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Scandinavian modern rosewood desk made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made Scandinavian modern rosewood desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Vodder, Arne Wahl Iversen and Kai Kristiansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Desk?

Prices for a Scandinavian modern rosewood desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $368 and can go as high as $56,544, while the average can fetch as much as $5,138.

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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