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Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By John Stuart Inc., Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Larger Teak Desk for Soborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Desk in Teak, Oak and Brass by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, oak and
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
Located in New York, NY
A bleached Teak desk with exposed joinery finished on all sides. Clearance under apron 24”.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
Light Danish Desk, Denmark 1950's
H 29 in W 47 in D 27.5 in
1950's Italian Teak Desk With Black Iron and Brass Frame
Located in Rome, IT
Restored vintage writing desk, originating from Italy in the 1950s, presents a striking example of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical table top and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark, Circa 1950s
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Peabody, MA
A teak desk, Model 36, designed by Severin Hansen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, circa late 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Desk /Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Metal and Teak, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk by Bengt Johan Gullberg. Produced by Gullberg trading company in Sweden during the 1950s. Made
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Teakwood Writing Desk and Chair, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, Italia, 1950s. The measurements indicated are for the desk only, while the measurements for the chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Desk in Teak, Iron and Turquoise Blue Top 1950s
By Cantu
Located in Waalwijk, NL
desk by Merighi & Dall'Olmo was made in the 1950s in Italy. The teak wood, brass, and fine ironwork
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Danish Cabinetmaker Teak and Oak Desk with Drawers, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
aesthetic role, adding to the clean, architectural precision of this desk. From the teak top to the oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Desk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or Dining Table 1950s Danish Sawhorse Minimalist Desk or
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare Desk H-55 by Åke Hassbjer in teak and steel base, 1950s
By Oscar Edv. Ekelund
Located in Göteborg, SE
Very rare desk of Åke Hassbjer! During his career, Åke Hassbjer would create models and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic and rare, circa 1950's Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno desk with teak top. Iron frame with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Desk, circa 1950s
H 30.25 in W 57 in D 29.25 in
Gio Ponti Teak and Brass Desk Designed for the BNL Offices, ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This Gio Ponti Desk, designed for BNL offices and manufactured by Isa Bergamo during the 1950s, is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Denmark 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Desk, Model 310 for Søborg Møbler Denmark 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Desk by Nanna Ditzel by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Søren Willadsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Iconic desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced in Denmark by cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen. Made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

1950s Danish Modern Table Teak Top with Cream-Coloured Metal Trestle Base
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk/dining table, anonymous, Denmark, 1950s. Teak top with lacquered wood base. Measures: H 72
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Merighi & Dall'Olmo Italian Floating Wall-Mounted Sideboard in Teak 1950s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Merighi & Dall'Olmo, wall-mounted sideboard, rosewood veneer, teak veneer, mirrored glass, glass
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Sideboard in Teak by Omann Jun, 1950s
By Gunni Omann
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking sideboard in teak designed by Gunni Oman for Oman Jun, Denmark in 1960s. Great
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Large executive desk, design Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Napoli, IT
This is a large executive desk that is featured in several furniture magazines.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Cees Braakman Boomerang Desk with Triangle Legs for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
 Mid-century desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with Fat Hairpin Legs, This Version has two cabinets
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Small Desk and Chair Attributed to Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
. This teakwood desk it is a splendid example of the Italian class design of 1950. Black glass tabletop
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

PAUL FRANKL for JOHNSON Furniture Co. "Amoeba" Desk and Cabinet c. 1950s
By Paul Frankl
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
collaboration with Johnson Furniture Company—a kidney-shaped desk that blends functionality with sophisticated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Teak

Scandinavian "A2" Multi Table by Bengt Johan Gullberg, Sweden, 1950s
By Bengt Johan Gullberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Company during the 1950s. Made from raw lacquered steel and teak wood. Good vintage condition with signs
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Danish Modern Drop-Leaf Table Model "AJ-3601", Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Odense, DK
1950s. The 3601 table stands on aluminium legs with rubber ferrules with a teak veneered plywood top. A
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
1950s Teak Writing Desk, Denmark
H 25.99 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Danish 1950s, Curved Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
H 29.73 in W 53.35 in D 28.75 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
Bengt Ruda Writing desk 1950s
H 27.96 in W 49.22 in D 37.41 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Retro Teak Swedish Desk with Original Key from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
Beautiful desk in original design from Sweden midcentury with one middle drawer and two
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A graceful 1950s "202" desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik. In teak with steel legs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
1950s "202" Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen
H 28.15 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Swedish Teak Console Table or Desk, 1950s
Located in Riga, Latvia
It is very hard to find a piece of furniture to combine console and desk functions. This
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Early 1950s Danish Freestanding Desk in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Early 1950s Danish freestanding desk in teak and oak. Front with three drawers. On the other site
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Retro Swedish Desk in Teak with Two Cabinets and Mid Drawer from 1950s
Located in Singapore, SG
A stunning desk in great condition. A good sized desk for any home office.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basel, CH
Pierre Paulin desk Pierre Paulin desk Thonet 1950s CM223 manufactured by Thonet in the 1950’s in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
Pierre Paulin Desk Thonet 1950s CM223
H 29.34 in W 63.19 in D 31.7 in
UMS Pastoe CB07 Writing Desk Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Holland, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
UMS Pastoe CB07 writing desk cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS Utrecht, Holland
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This Danish executive desk from the 1950s features 8 drawers (2 lockable) with solid teak orange
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
Danish Teak Executive Desk, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 59.65 in D 30.12 in
Lady Desk Teak Writing Table with Function Midcentury Danish, 1950s
Located in Telgte, DE
Lady desk teak writing table with function midcentury Danish, 1950s Teak desk from Denmark with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, writing desk in teak wood, Denmark, 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
H 30.32 in W 43.31 in L 30.32 in
1950s, Beautiful Swedish Teak Desk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful teak desk made in Sweden. It has a nice compact design and is in a very good condition
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1950s, Beautiful Swedish Teak Desk
1950s, Beautiful Swedish Teak Desk
H 38.19 in W 35.04 in D 18.51 in
Modernist Teak Writing Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Executive desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. This model is part of the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

1950's Kai Kristiansen Style Pecan Writing Desk or Vanity with Floating Top
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1950's, Kai Kristiansen style pecan writing desk with floating top. Lightly
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Free-form teak desk. 1950s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Teak desk with straight pedestal, opening with 2 drawers, with its free-form top in black laminate
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Free-form teak desk. 1950s.
Free-form teak desk. 1950s.
H 27.76 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Bovirke B085 Desk Teak Denmark, 1950s
By Bovirke, Arne Vodder
Located in Milano, IT
Desk in teak veneered wood model B085 with tray top with solid wood edge on the perimeter and three
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Bovirke B085 Desk Teak Denmark, 1950s
Bovirke B085 Desk Teak Denmark, 1950s
H 28.15 in W 61.42 in D 45.28 in
Freestanding Desk in Teak from Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely desk in teak from Denmark, 1950s. This desk is made out of teak and is freestanding because
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Freestanding Desk in Teak from Denmark, 1950s
Freestanding Desk in Teak from Denmark, 1950s
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
shaped writing desk made in Denmark in the 1950s. Kidney shaped table top in teak veneer. Drawer section
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak kidney desk, 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding organically shaped
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Kidney Desk, 1950s
H 28.35 in W 49.61 in D 24.81 in
Midcentury Desk in Teak & Beech with Organizer, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant freestanding desk in teak and beech with organizer. Designed and made in Denmark, great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Beech, Teak

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
Writing desk in teak and beech with end extensions and two drawers by David Rosen for Nordiska
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
1950s Teak and Beech Desk by David Rosen
H 29.14 in W 31.5 in D 52.37 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk from Teak and Oak, 1950s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
A very rare writing desk made from teak and oakwood from the 1950s. The desk is excellently
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

1950s Rare Danish Teak Desk Extendable on 230 cm
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding danish teak desk with extendable plate on each side from 140-280 cm. The drawer part
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Iron and Teak Desk, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
This desk was designed and produced in the 1950s. It is made from teak and iron with brass details.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Iron and Teak Desk, 1950s
Mid-Century Iron and Teak Desk, 1950s
H 30.32 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
1950's French desk by Jacques Hitier
By Jacques Hitier
Located in London, Lambeth
Perfectly formed 1950's French desk with tubular metal frame wooden top and sides
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's French desk by Jacques Hitier
1950's French desk by Jacques Hitier
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Teak/Oak Desk by Magnussen & Claussen for Eden, 1950s
By Magnussen and Claussen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Rotterdam. Made of teak in combination with oak. The desk has three sliding doors in the desktop and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Midcentury Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak, designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

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Teak Writing Desk 1950s For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of teak writing desk 1950s is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique teak writing desk 1950s was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Teak writing desk 1950s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of teak writing desk 1950s to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco teak writing desk 1950s are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made teak writing desk 1950s over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Svend Åge Madsen and Nanna Ditzel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Teak Writing Desk 1950s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,577, while they’re typically $516 on the low end and $86,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Desks-writing-tables for You

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.