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Scandinavian Modern Teak Office Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian Modern desk features broad Danish design and teak finish. Dovetail
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Scandinavian Modern Teak Office Desk
Scandinavian Modern Teak Office Desk
H 28.25 in W 59 in D 30 in
Scandinavian Teak Desk Manufactured by Nipu
By Nipu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Danish teak desk manufactured by Nipu, having a rectangular top, above the seven drawer case, and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Teak Desk Manufactured by Nipu
Scandinavian Teak Desk Manufactured by Nipu
H 29.5 in W 75.5 in D 37.75 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Desk in Teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s
By Svante Skogh
Located in Gaggenau, DE
midcentury Scandinavian Desk in teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s Swedish Scandinavian midcentury
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
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

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Teak Desk, Göran Strand for Lelångs Mobelfabrik
By Göran Strand
Located in palm beach, FL
Desk designed by Göran Strand for Lelångs Möbelfabrik in Sweden in the early 1960s. This model in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern teak 5 drawer desk with key Sweden
By Scandiline 1
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern teak 5 drawer desk with key. Great Danish Desk with 5 drawers with carved
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian desk in a box with a fold down shelf. It is full of storage spaces
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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

Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Teak 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this desk has become one of the prime examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century design. This model is the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak desk, Denmark, 1960s Very good condition.   
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
Danish Teak Desk, 1960s
H 29.14 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Superb Scandinavian Desk
By Hadsten Traeindustri, Andreas Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A Mid-Century Modern free-standing desk made Cherry with a likeness of teak wood, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Cherry

Superb Scandinavian Desk
Superb Scandinavian Desk
H 40.5 in W 44 in D 32.5 in
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A desk made of teak wood, produced in Scandinavia in the 1960s. Unique Danish design. Desk in
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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 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish desk from the 1960s Very good condition. After Renovation Wood: teak Dimensions
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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 51.19 in D 27.76 in
1960’s Mid Century to Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk w Shelf & Round Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern teak writing desk with raised back shelf
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Vintage 1960s Thai Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Mid-Century Desk by Hundevad
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk by Hundevad, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this desk can be placed in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Mid-Century Desk by Hundevad
Teak Mid-Century Desk by Hundevad
H 29 in W 60 in D 33 in
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
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, Renovated
Teak Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
H 28.75 in W 51.58 in D 27.96 in
Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak desktop organizer. Beautiful condition
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Boomerang Desk by Hovmand Olsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian boomerang desk by Hovmand Olsen. Get his key. Mini bar and sliding
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Model 56 Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. This compact yet functional desk is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Teak Scandinavian Modern Roll Top Desk Designed by Egon Ostergaard For Svensk
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Desk, Severin Hansen Attributed
By Severin Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Danish Modern Teak Desk, Severin Hansen Attributed Offered for sale is a newly refinished
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-century Teak Writing Desk Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1959, in Denmark. The desk is crafted of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Vanity Desk in Teack by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian teak vanity desk by Arne Wahl Iversen, model 64 for Vinde
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Birch, Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Classic Teak Drop Leaf Desk, Denmark, Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak drop leaf desk, Denmark, attributed to Arne Vodder, great design. Sliding top enables
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Handsome Danish Modern Teak Desk, Bookcase Front after Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handsome Danish modern teak desk, bookcase front after Arne Vodder. Wonderful design. top featuring
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Double Sided "Minister" Desk in Teak 1960 by Gunni Omann
By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk with an elegant design and very well made. At the front 2 times 3 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak x Long Desk Top Organizer with Double Drawer
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile long desk top organizer in teak made in Denmark circa 1970s, great condition refinished
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ample storage. It is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Nickel

Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk, Danish Modern
By Jens Quistgaard, Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen flip-top teak desk, Danish Modern. Offered for sale is
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

20th Century Danish Teak Desk By Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in High Point, NC
Danish Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen. Crafted from rich teak wood, known for its durability and warm
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20th Century Danish Desks

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Teak

Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
. Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition. A desk with an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, by Ib Kofod Larsen For Faarup
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak writing desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup, circa 1960's. Incredibly built writing desk is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely marked Teak version of this most classic of desks/writing tables, in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Executive Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Danish modern executive desk in teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, circa 1950s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Arne Vodder for G.V. Møbler Danish Teak Executive Desk, c. 1960's
By Arne Vodder, G.V. Møbler
Located in Norwalk, CT
design. Crafted from the finest teak wood, this desk exemplifies the quintessential Scandinavian design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
H 40.25 in W 35.35 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Flip-Top Partners Teak Desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular teak desk designed and crafted by Peter Løvig Nielsen in Denmark circa 1970's. Its
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Scandinavian Teak Bookcase Cabinet with Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century bookcase/cabinet and desk, circa 1960's. Highly functional design combines drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV40 Writing Desk
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Minneapolis, MN
master cabinet maker Niels Vodder.A small compact writing desk in teak with very figural grain. Large
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage IKEA Teak Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea, circa 1960s. Compact vanity with solid wood trim and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
By Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome and incredibly well built Svend Madsen desk by Falster Mobelfabrik has a bank of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Falster
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Falster
H 29 in W 57.25 in D 29.75 in
Arne Vodder Danish Midcentury Teak Executive Desk
By Arne Vodder
Located in Norwalk, CT
figured teak bookmatched veneer. A floating top crowns two sides of storage compartments, one side with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern "Eden" Partners Desk, Large Surface with Roll Top File Cabinets
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Eden Desk" designed by Magnussen and Claussen for Eden, Holland. Three drawers, three roll top
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak and Veneer Writing Table by Arne Vodder, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Madrid, ES
Scandinavian desk made of solid teak wood and veneer, designed by Arne Vodder. It consists of
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Vintage 1960s Danish 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

20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
'Model 70' 1950s Denmark Teak 72cm high, 172cm wide, 85cm deep Kai Kristiansen embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
teak and rosewood pieces in our workshop in Jersey City. We source all our products from private homes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1960s desk in teak by Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen. This finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk by Gunaar Tibergaard
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern writing desk in teak manufactured by Gunaar Tibergaard in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare Hos Wulff Free Standing Desk in Leather and Teak
By Hos Wulff
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hos Wulff, free standing writing desk, leather, teak, Denmark, 1940 This free standing writing
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Stand
By Göran Strand
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern boomerang desk in teak designed by Goran Strand and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Boomerang Desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s
By Lelangs Mobelfabrik, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Fulton, CA
Scandinavian Modern boomerang desk by Goran Strand for Lelangs Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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Scandinavian Teak Storage Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian teak storage desk you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian teak storage desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian teak storage desk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian teak storage desk, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian teak storage desk over the years, but those crafted by Arne Vodder, Peter Løvig Nielsen and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Teak Storage Desk?

A Scandinavian teak storage desk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,749, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.

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. 

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.