Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
By B.J. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front.
Brass
Danish Mid Century Modern, Freestanding Oak Writing Desk, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rare Scandinavian writing desk crafted in oak, dating from the mid-20th century and attributed to Danish designer Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf.
Brass
Late 19th Century Scandinavian Neo-Renaissance Writing Desk
Located in Helsinki, FI
A remarkable late 19th-century Scandinavian writing desk in the Neo-Renaissance / Historicist tradition, distinguished by its richly carved superstructure, sculptural turned legs and...
Wood
Mid-Century modern scandinavian secretary in rosewood
By Bruksbo, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century modern scandinavian writing desk of rosewood. Three small drawers on the upper tier.
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Secretary in Rio Rosewood by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian writing desk of rosewood, front with two drawers and folding top, behind which shelves and drawers.
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Writing Desk in Birch, Finland 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A modernist Finnish writing desk with three drawers and a cabinet from the 1960s. A simple elegant design reflecting the Finnish Design school of thought with its functionality, mode...
Birch
Scandinavian Veneered Biedermeier Writing Desk with Lyres
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small mahogany and walnut veneered table or writing desk with brass holders in the lyres formed sides. The top is provided with inlaid green leather; the drawers have divided small...
Brass
Danish Teak and Oak Writing Desk, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle. Some traces of wear in the form of scratches and marks. Key included.
Brass
Hans Wegner Model 305 Writing Desk, Teak & Oak, Scandinavian Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner Model 305 Teak 3 drawer desk. Effortlessly graceful in its simplicity and function. Has had the top refinished and everything else cleaned and oiled. Teak with oak con...
Teak
$1,331Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scandinavian Ergonomic Design Writing Desk and Stool, Stokke, 1980's
By Stokke
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Scandinavian ergonomic design writing desk with pivoting stool, made by Stokke, Norway 1980's.
Metal
Scandinavian Designer Desk Table
Located in Paris, FR
This Desk is a beautifully designed piece, inspired by the Nordic design with a pinch of boldness. It can be described as a mental energy that drives you to work, read, relax. It def...
Birch
$3,443Sale Price|25% Off
Scandinavian/Finnish Modern Steel and Birch Writing Desk By Heteka Finland 1930
By Pauli Blomstedt, Heteka
Located in Kangasala, FI
A beautiful piece of Finnish design history, writing table manufactured by Heteka (Helsingin teräskaluste) in the 1930's. The designer isn't documented but we firmly belive this piec...
Metal
$6,125 / item
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Walnut
$5,488 / item
writing desk model Roman Large
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Oak
$4,610 / item
writing desk model Roman Medium
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Oak
$4,920 / item
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Walnut
$3,703 / item
writing desk model Roman Small
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Roman is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to you...
Oak
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Maple Orange
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a bevelled wooden top. The irregular b...
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Black
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Walnut Green
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Steel
$840 / item
Williams Writing Desk Maple Mustard
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Steel
Scandinavian Modern Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This beautiful desk is designed for the ultimate refined simplicity, in Brazilian Rosewood. Designed by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, cabinetmaker. Not yet restored- please con...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Gunni Omann Rosewood Desk
By Gunni Omann
Located in Uccle, BE
Desk No.77 Notably, the front features a bookcase and bar, with production spanning from 1960 to 1987. Measurements for the kneehold: Height from floor is 67cm (26.4 inches), Width 6...
Walnut
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Modern Teak Convertible Console Table Desk
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a versatile Scandinavian-modern convertible console table or desk, circa 1970s.
Brass
Scandinavian Extendable Writing or Dining Table with Drawer, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a charming Scandinavian freestanding desk or dining table dating from the early 20th century.
Wood
wooden handcrafted writing table, scandinavian design by E. Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This yellow rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. Co...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Modern Free Form Teak Desk, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing Danish midcentury modern desk. Tabletop in a sleek and organic shape made from teak with legs in brass and contrasting feet ends, also made in teak. A large desk that feels a...
Brass
Scandinavian early 20th carved walnut desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian early 20th carved walnut desk circa 1920. Here we offer a beautiful table with neo classical/Italian inspiration, which has been made in walnut. Rectangular top with a...
Walnut
Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with bar Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Scandinavian executive desk in rosewood with integrated bar, Denmark, 1960. A striking freestanding desk that perfectly combines elegant Scandinavian design with practical functional...
Santos Rosewood
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 leather that lifts up to reveal an open interior storage compartment. Under the sl...
Brass
Vintage Teak Writing Desk By Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A vintage writing desk crafted in teak with metal legs featuring a single bay with 4 pull out drawers and an additional pull-out writing surface with glass top.
Teak
Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Well-crafted freestanding writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960. Executed in warm-toned teak, this piece is a refined example of Danish modern design, com...
Teak
$4,734Sale Price|25% Off
Rare Scandinavian Modern Desk by Arkkitehtitoimisto Veikko Voutilainen, 1965
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern desk designed by Arkkitehtitoimisto (=architectural firm) Veikko Voutilainen custom-made for the Elimäki town hall, 1965. Lacquered and stained oak, brass le...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Oak Writing Desk by Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, EG Kvaliteet
Located in Rødding, DK
A Danish oak pedestal writing desk designed by Henning Kjærnulf, bearing the original EG Kvalitetsmøbel label on the underside — "Design Arkitekt H. Kjærnulf." Constructed throughout...
Brass
Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
FEM work desk with Interior Architects Fyra FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture, created in collaboration with Interior Architects Fyra. FEM is a multifunctional desk t...
Ash
Ilmari Tapiovaara KP70 Birch Writing Desk for Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
An original KP70 writing desk designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara and manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Finland, circa 1950s.
Wood
Danish Teak Writing Desk in Arne Vodder Style, Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish Teak Writing Desk with pull out surface. Writing surface is 28.5. Nice cabinet with 3 pull out drawers below for additional storage. Nice original condition! Cleaned and o...
Teak
Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful teak desk by Børge Mogensen. Two sets of drawers with inset brass pulls and extendable leaves just underneath the tabletop. The top right drawer has an insert with compartm...
Brass
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk Writing Desk in Wenge
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Poul Kold Savvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, writing desk, model ‘135’, wenge, Denmark, design 1958 The model 135 writing desk, designed by Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel in 1958 for Po...
Wenge
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 An original example of the highly collectible and sought-after Model 36 desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish ...
Rosewood
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave desk Weave desk is made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designe...
Birch, Oak
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk with Locking Drawer and Document Trays
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautifully crafted Danish Modern writing desk, produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Executed in richly figured rosewood veneer, the desk showcases the clean lines and exceptional...
Wood
Classic Scandinavian Kidney Shape Desk in Teak attrib Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped writing desk. Kidney shaped table top in teak veneer. Drawer section with three drawe...
Teak
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Weave desk, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by...
Birch, Oak
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Birch Wood, natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Birch desk, made of solid birchwood and birchveneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed ...
Birch, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Desk by Erik Wørts, Hantverket, Sweden, 1940s
By Erik Wørts
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful small desk by Erik Wørts, made from mahogany and handles in brass. Delicate proportion and clean lines with nicely profiled edges. Tabletop with a discreetly inlaid, contra...
Brass
Severin Hansen Writing Desk Model '36' for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
Highly collectible writing desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958. This sought-after Model 36 with four drawers is an iconic des...
Walnut
Svend Aage Madsen Model 200 Teak Writing Desk by Sigurd Hansen, 1957
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A refined and highly usable piece of Scandinavian design, ideal as a writing desk, dressing table or compact home office desk.
Teak
Swedish Art Moderne Black Writing Desk with Zebra Hide Insert
Located in Atlanta, GA
Fabulous black lacquered writing desk with bookcase and lockable cabinet on front and curved desktop, pencil drawer and another cabinet with dovetailed drawers on the desk side. Zeb...
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Weave Desk from Ringvide, Smoked oak Wood, Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave Desk Weave desk, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the desk serves as a great example of Scandinavian contemporary design. Designed by...
Birch, Oak
Peter Løvig Nielsen boomerang writing desk in teak Løvig Denmark 1960
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This striking boomerang-shaped writing desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and produced by Løvig in Denmark circa 1960. A quintessential example of Danish modern design, the des...
Brass
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk in the Style of Dyrlund, 20th Century
By Dyrlund
Located in Trenton, NJ
This exceptional single-pedestal desk represents the refined commercial and domestic aesthetic of late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Executed in premium teak veneers, the piece s...
Teak
French wooden rectangular desk - scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This "tobacco leaf" lacquered" rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified Fre...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Scandinavian Art Déco Desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, Freestanding
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Scandinavian Art Déco desk, Mahogany and Satinwood, bronze ornaments, freestanding Attributed to Sigvard Bernadotte, Stockholm 1930s.
Mahogany
1970 Peter Løvig Nielsen Dansk Design Denmark Teak Flip Top Desk Writing Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk, Lovig Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern Teak flip-top desk by Peter Løvig Nielsen, featuring a sleek wooden frame, 4 dovetailed Writing Desk drawers, and a removable top section with 2 dovetailed drawers and ...
Teak
1960s VINTAGE DANISH MID-CENTURY TEAK WRITING DESK - ARNE VODDER FOR H.P. HANSEN
By H.P. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage Danish writing desk from the 1960s designed by Arne Vodder for H.P.
Teak
1960s 1970s Oak Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s/1970s Oak Writing Desk with Sliding Top by Peter Løvig Nielsen for Løvig Item: Writing Desk Manufacturer: Løvig Condition: Good Age: Circa 1960-1970 Dimensions: Width = 1...
Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique White Painted Partners Desk Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century large Swedish partners desk, crafted in pine with a newer antique white painted finish and pale gray undertones. The surface is lightly distressed throughout to reveal a...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Jørgen Groth Midcentury Scandinavian Writing Desk Rosewood Steel Heluf Poulsen
Located in Oslo, NO
Free-standing rosewood desk, front with two drawers, one drawer with integrated ash tray, satin polished steel frame. Designed 1962. Manufactured by Borella-Hansen & Co and Herluf Po...
Steel
1970s Scandinavian Modern Conant Ball Writing Desk
By Conant Ball
Located in Chicago, IL
1970s Scandinavian Modern Conant ball writing desk Mid-century modern solid wood Conant ball desk, circa 1960s, designed by Russel Wright (United States, 1904-1976) for Conant Ball.
Maple, Oak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 36.23 in D 72.45 in
Scandinavian Modern Bodil Kjaer Writing Desk Edition E. Pederson & Son
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in New York, NY
Freestanding rosewood writing desk with four drawers and keys. Frame of chromed steel. Manufactured by E. Pederson & Son.
Steel
Scandinavian Desk
Located in Brussels, BE
Desk in an Industrial style, designed in 1970 in Sweden. The wooden top was restored, repolished, the metallic frame is in its original shape.
Danish Teak Writing Desk, 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
Danish teak writing desk, designed and manufactured in the 1960s. The desk is featured in the 1962 catalogue of Johannes Aasbjerg. Unfortunately, the designer is not stated. Rare mod...
Teak
Writing Desk by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model NV-40 A solid and veneerd rosewood writing desk. Tabletop with flaps covering one large and three small compartments for storage. Brass handles and fittings, key included. ...
Rosewood
Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
By Bengt Ruda
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Writing desk designed by Bengt Ruda, 1950s . The material are teak and lacquered beech. Theres to drawers and they are fully length with the depth of the desk. Its possible to ...
Teak, Beech
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 that all lock at the same time from the top! Finished on both sides, if placed in th...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Midcentury Rosewood Six-Drawer Desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Perfect proportions and a gorgeous deep rosewood grain pattern to this medium-size desk with hand-carved drawer pulls. Square side supports that give the subtle appearance of a float...
Rosewood
Beautiful Scandinavian Desk, Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian desk, Denmark, 1960. Excellent condition.
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish 1950s. Curved shaped writing desk in teak. With three drawers each side. Round legs. Denmark, 1953-1957.
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Desk in Solid Pine, 1970s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Danish desk in solid pine wood with two drawers. Fine craftsmanship. Fronted by two large storage drawers, inner measurement 54 x 23 cm, and a 45 cm leg clearance. In original co...
Pine
Scandinavian Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Noiseau, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian rosewood desk by Rio de Arne Vodder, for Sigh & Sons, Mobelfabrik. Beautiful finishes. Storage space with 3 drawers. The box on rail can be placed on the ri...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Danish Teak Writing Desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, 1960s, Denmark
By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
This Danish teak writing desk by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard was produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 59.45 in D 28.94 in
Scandinavian Rosewood Exexutive Desk from Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Noiseau, FR
Beautiful Scandinavian desk in rosewood. Executive office of prestige. Design: Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Organic form, beautiful finishes. Composed at the front o...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Peter Løvig Nielsen Desk, circa 1950
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Megeve, FR
Scandinavian Peter Løvig Nielsen desk, circa 1950.
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s-1960s Danish Design and Scandinavian Style Desk
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Desk by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Scandinavian Modern mahogany desk designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by the Danish cabinetmaker Willy Beck in the 1950s. Features three drawers and a pull-out wor...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29 in W 57.25 in D 28.5 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 top and end caps of the legs are all made out of teak. The frame of the desk is made ...
Beech, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
Contemporary Neb Writing Desk with Leather Top and Metal Front by Per Soderberg
By Per Soderberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handcrafted in Sweden, the piece can be used as a writing desk, a vanity desk or a console. The desk has a practical drawer with front in metal, zinc, brass or copper.
Metal
Unavailable
H 28.75 in D 33.47 in
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 cm.
Metal
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Roll Top Desk by Egon Ostergaard
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Chesham, GB
A Swedish teak cylinder roll top desk/bureau designed by Egon Ostergaard in the 1960s. Featuring a pullout / pull-out desk and a quad cut veneer design on the roll top.
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. The classic Scandinavian modern design has clean minimalist lines a...
Brass
20th Century Arne Vodder Styled Writing Table
Located in Valby, DK
Beautiful midcentury writing table. The style is very inspired of Arne Vodder. Perfect for use in the office or in the home.
Rosewood
Stealthier Desk
Located in London, GB
The Stealth desk is the first piece from Paere Dansk designed and made in England. The design objective was to rely on traditional craftsmanship to transform wood into a contemporary...
Maple, Wenge
Natural Wood Desk
Located in Barranco, PE
This beautiful desk is made of cachimbo peruvian wood. You can place your favorite lamp on the table and store your personal belongings in the drawers. The table is perfect for your ...
Wood
Finn Juhl Desk
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) Rosewood Desk Designed 1942, Cabinet-maker Niels Vodder. Literature: Finn Juhl is one of the most celebrated architects and designers of the 20th Century, ...
Rosewood
Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hadley, MA
Rare to market, desk model 202 by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik of Denmark, circa 1952. Having a large Teak writing surface, two pair of underhung drawers, and satin chrome l...
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.
Vintage desks and writing tables span centuries of design. The writing table came first, a simple surface built for correspondence, while the drawered desk followed as record-keeping at home and in the office grew more demanding.
Styles to Know
Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader vintage category. If you want a tapered-leg, mid-century look specifically, browse mid-century modern desks; Louis XVI and Art Deco secretary desks bridge the writing-table and desk forms. A vintage table lamp adds task lighting to either.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Piece
Writing tables often carry little to no storage of their own, so a separate file cabinet or desk organizer may be worth planning for, alongside a close look at the surface dimensions against the space available. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and every purchase is covered by the 1stDibs Promise.