Sigh Desk
Writer's Desk in Oak Attributed to Arne Vodder for Sigh & Søns, Denmark, c. 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Deland, FL
This exquisite Mid-Century Danish Modern writer’s desk, attributed to Arne Vodder for H. Sigh & Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Oak
$3,895
H 29.75 in W 61 in D 27 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Arne Vodder Teak Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk for H.Sigh Denmark.
Beautiful Teak desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
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H 28 in W 65.5 in D 23.5 in
Art Deco Machine Age International Style Chrome & Black Desk Attr Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
Located in Topeka, KS
full restoration if you so desire, circa 1930s.
Phew! (Big deep sigh) This incredible desk has been in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$7,495
H 30 in W 42 in D 16 in
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Arne Vodder Teak Student Desk for H. Sigh & Sons Mobelfabrik Denmark, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Richmond, VA
A teak extendable student desk designed by Arne Vodder for H. Sigh & Sons Mobelfabrik with a drop
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.25 in W 65.5 in D 23.63 in
H. Sigh & Søns Mid Century Teak Adjustable Drafting Desk
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Franklin Park, IL
H. Sigh & Søns Mid Century teak adjustable drafting desk
The desk measures: 38.25 wide x 29 deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Small Danish Extendable & Modular Desk in Teak by Arne Vodder for Sigh & Sons
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Small Danish extendable & modular desk in teak by Arne Vodder for Sigh & Sons, 1960. Total length
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 48.43 in
Danish Teak Desk, Extendable and Modular, by Arne Vodder for Sigh & Sons, 1960
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Small very functional Scandinavian desk. With a box of 3 mobile drawers which can be placed on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Teak Extension Top Sliding Drawer Desk by Arne Vodder / H. Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and thought out teak wood desk with sliding drawer banks for left or right
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Desk with Sliding Drawers
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian office desk with an extension held by brass hooks that allows you to adjust the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Teak Extendable Desk, circa 1960
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in San Francisco, CA
Danish Arne Vodder teak drop leaf desk with unique curved edges. Three stacked drawers with wooden pulls
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Sliding Top Desk Attributed to Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Southampton, NJ
This Danish teak desk is widely attributed to famed designer Arne Vodder. The desk is a brilliant
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish rosewood desk with extension and floating box, model 0S 51 by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian office. An extension held by brass hooks allows you to adjust the desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Freestanding Desk from the 1960s by Arne Vodder for H. Sigh, Made in Denmark
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful freestanding desk by Arne Vodder for H. Sigh from the 1960s. High-quality corpus in oak
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28.75 in W 48.43 in D 23.63 in
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk for H.Sigh, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Arne Vodder for H.Sigh and son desk with drop-leaf and sliding rails-allowing the drawers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Teak Extension Top Sliding Drawer Desk by Arne Vodder / H. Sigh Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted and thought out teak wood desk with sliding drawer banks for left or right
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Arne Vodder Drop Leaf Desk Denmark Teak Sliding Drawers 1960's MCM
By Arne Vodder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Arne Vodder for H.Sigh and son desk with drop-leaf and sliding rails-allowing the drawers
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Drop-Leaf Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for H Sigh & Sons
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Long Beach, CA
This compact teak desk was designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s and manufactured by H. Sigh & Sons
Category
Mid-20th Century Desks and Writing Tables
Danish Teak Desk, Expandable, Arne Vodder for H Sigh & Sons
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Crockett, CA
Interesting smaller size desk that can be expanded to a larger work surface by raising the 18
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Rosewood Desk with Extension, Arne Vodder for H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice Danish rosewood desk with book matched grain pattern. The drawer unit can slide from side
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.5 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Arne Vodder Teak Desk for H. Sigh & Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Richmond, VA
A small scale teak desk with a three drawer cabinet that slides along a wooden track to become a
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Drop-Leaf Desk by Arne Vodder for Sigh and Son Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brussels, BE
This has a drop leaf which when lifted extends the surface area of the desk top. The pedestal with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 65.36 in D 23.63 in
Teak Desk by Arne Vodder
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Fulton, CA
A Danish Modern teak drop-leaf desk designed by Are Vodder. Stamped on underside H. Sigh & Sons
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Desk, Sliding Drawers, Arne Vodder
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Arne Vodder
Located in Crockett, CA
This medium size teak desk has a track under the writing surface that allow the drawers to slide to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Desk with Sliding Drawers by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Crockett, CA
This medium size teak desk has a track under the writing surface that allow the drawers to slide to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Extendable Teak Desk by Arne Vodder for Sigh & Søns, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in London, GB
Drop leaf, extending teak desk by Danish icon Arne Vodder with 3 drawers and a bookshelf to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Teak Desk 1950 by Arne Vodder Denmark, 1960
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Vienna, Vienna
This is a Danish made teak desk designed by Arne Vodder, circa 1960s, manufactured by H.Sigh and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Desk with Extension by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Crockett, CA
This is a great desk for smaller spaces but still has a drop-leaf extension for increased work
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Sliding Drawer Desk with Drop Leaf, ca. 1965
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Arne Vodder sliding drawer desk with drop leaf, ca. 1965 for H. Sigh and Son, Denmark. Desk is in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Danish Walnut Desk with Extension, Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder, H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS
Located in Crockett, CA
Very nice useful medium size desk designed by Arne Vodder and manufactured by H. Sigh & Søns
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
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Sigh Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sigh desk for your home. A sigh desk — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sigh desk, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A sigh desk made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Arne Vodder and H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS each produced at least one beautiful sigh desk that is worth considering.
How Much is a Sigh Desk?
Prices for a sigh desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $970 and can go as high as $4,995, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
Arne Vodder for sale on 1stDibs
Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.
Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.
Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage pieces — sideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry.
Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.
As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.
Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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