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.
Walnut
$13,595 / item
Severin Hansen Danish Model 36 Oak Desk - 1958
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Oak
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Rosewood by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimen...
Rosewood
$14,837 / item
Severin Hansen Model 36 Walnut Desk 1958 - New Edition
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Walnut
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk, Rosewood, Scandinavian Modern, 1958
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen, Severin Hansen Jr.
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
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Walnut - 1958
By Severin Hansen, Dagmar
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Walnut
Danish Mid Century Wooden Desk Model 36 in Plain Oak by Severin Hansen, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century wooden desk "model 36" in natural plain oak with brass details and four book matched drawers by Severin Hansen produced for Haslev cabinetmakers in Denmark ...
Oak
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk Rosewood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Iconic Model 36 desk designed by Severin Hansen (also known as Erik Riisager Hansen) and produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in 1958. Crafted in beautifully figured rosewood , the des...
Santos Rosewood
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Oak - New Edition
By Dagmar, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, d...
Oak
Severin Hansen Freestanding Desk in Rosewood For Haslev, 1960s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding Severin Hansen desk in rosewood with 4 drawers for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri cabinetmakers. The desk comes with it's original key.
Rosewood
Elegant Mid-Century Desk Designed by Severin Hansen Jr. 1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is an iconic example of Danish midcentury design, created by the talented designer Severin Hansen and manufactured by the renowned Haslev Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The desk...
Rosewood
Three Drawer Teak Desk with Leather Insert in Top Designed by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking Danish Teak desk designed by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic seamless joinery. Sleek silhouette.
Teak, Leather, Birch
Severin Hansen Model 36 Rosewood Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Peabody, MA
A rosewood desk, Model 36, designed by Hans Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s. Hansen's furniture designs are distinctively recognizable for their sleek profi...
Rosewood
Danish Teak Desk, Severin Hansen, Cabinetmaker, 1950s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Danish teak desk, Severin Hansen, cabinetmaker, 1950s. Includes two keys. Measures: Height 73, W 105 x D 60 cm.
Teak
Mid-century modern Severin Hansen Teak Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk designed by Severin Hansen in Teak wood for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri. Denmark, 1958 Simple and refined lines, featuring four frontal drawers with the desinger’s signature diagonal ...
Teak
Severin Hansen - Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rosewood writing desk with tapered legs, includes four drawers with brass keyholes and one key.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen - Writing Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A writing desk with tapered legs and four drawers, each with a brass keyhole. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in the 1960’s.
Teak
Severin Hansen Writing Desk Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark, 1950's
By Severin Hansen Jr., Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Palisander desk designed by Severin Hansen Jr. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark, 1955-1960. The desk has been professionally refinished. In outstanding condit...
Wood
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s. Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark.
Hardwood
Desk by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Desk in oak with four drawers. Severin Hansen / Haslev Møbelsnedkeri.
Oak
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Writing Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr., Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen Jnr. Writing desk, circa 1950s.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Oak Desk
By Severin Hansen
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant writing table with four streamlined drawers and subtly tapered legs. This perfectly restrained design is rarely available in oak, which we prefer to the more common teak a...
Oak
Severin Hansen Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in New York, NY
A Danish writing table designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Circa 1960s, well figured rosewood, of floating form with three drawers each side, raised on c...
Severin Hansen Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant rosewood desk with drawer unit designed by Severin Hansen and manufactured by Haslev Møbelfabrik. Table top with partly raised edge and top drawer with pull-out shelve / ...
Rosewood
Desk by Severin Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking mahogany desk by Severin Hansen, with great proportions and characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners. Sleek silhouette.
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.14 in W 56.3 in D 28.35 in
A Severin Hansen, Rosewood Writing Desk, for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri Denmark 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in London, GB
A very Iconic and elegant writing desk, embracing all the simplicity in design which make for it's aesthetic beauty. This very rare piece is a delightful addition to any space which ...
Rosewood
Scandinavian Mahogany Desk by Severin Hansen
By Severin Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian office in rectangular tray in mahogany fitted with four drawers belt resting on four feet with duct angles. Assembly of envelope folds. Very nice job. Fully restored. Ve...
Severin Hansen Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1960
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Restored condition with minor signs of age.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Desk by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Rosewood
Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding desk, mod. 36 by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s. Made in dark wood. Beautiful wood graining. Elegant shape with four drawers in front.
Wood
Severin Hansen Jnr. Rosewood Writing Desk, circa 1950s
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark. Rosewood veneer construction, four drawers with brass locks.
Rosewood
Rosewood Desk by Severin Hansen
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning rosewood desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, with perfect proportions and Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners. Four drawers ...
Brass
Teak Desk by Severin Hansen
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking teak desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbelfabrik, with perfect proportions and Severin Hansen’s characteristic diagonal, seamless joinery at the corners. Four drawers with...
Teak
Severin Hansen Desk Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk designed by Severin Hansen. Produced by Haslev Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
Rosewood
Desk Designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev, Denmark. 1960s. Rosewood. H: 72.5 cm / 2' 4 1/2" W: 143 cm / 4' 8 1/2" D: 75 cm / 2' 5 1/2".
Rosewood
Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950's
By Severin Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Desk in Teak by Severin Hansen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Haslev møbelsnedkeri in Denmark Dimensions (W...
Teak
Severin Hansen Rosewood desk table for Haslev Denmark 1960
By Severin Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful desk table designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev in Denmark in the early 1960.
Rosewood
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Watford, GB
A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides smoothly and can be locked with a brass toned key. The piece is instant recognisable as ...
Teak
Severin Hansen Danish 1960s Oak Desk
By Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - oak writing desk, c1950s Produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Denmark and designed by Danish master Severin Hansen Jnr.
Oak
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.