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Early Oak Desk by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Early Oak Desk by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Early Oak Desk by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck

$8,428

H 29.14 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Early Oak Desk by Hans J Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is a lovely early example of a classic desk by Hans J wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck, in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck
Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck

Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck

$18,000

H 28 in W 81 in D 35.25 in

Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Large and impressive desk made with high

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Odense, DK

This magnificent drop-leaf table by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955
Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955

Desk “AT 305” Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stockholm, SE

Desk “AT 305” designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. 1955. Oak. Stamped by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Desk or Table Model "AT-305" for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Danish Modernist drop-leaf table/desk by Danish designer Hans J. Wegner can be used both as

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk model AT-305, 1955
Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk model AT-305, 1955

Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk model AT-305, 1955

$8,695

H 28.55 in W 29.93 in D 91.34 in

Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk model AT-305, 1955

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Early Hans J. Wegner teak desk with three integrated drawers and two drop leaves. Designed 1955

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Hans Wegner Drop Leaf Desk AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Located in Savannah, GA

A Hans Wegner drop leaf desk or table, model AT-305 for Andreas Tuck, 1955. The top with custom

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern AT-305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1950s

By CFC Silkeborg, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Breda, Netherlands

designed in 1955 by Hans J. Wegner en and produced and branded by Adreas Tuck. The design desk has an oak

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s
Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s

Hans J. Wegner Sewing Table, Model AT-33, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully crafted model AT-33 sewing table designed by Hans Wegner and manufactured in Denmark by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak, Wicker, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark

Hans J. Wegner Flip Top Table or Desk, Andreas Tuck, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in St. Louis, MO

Danish flip-top table with pivot by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck of Denmark, circa 1950s. Can be

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak
Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak

Hans Wegner Flip Top Dining Table / Desk in Teak + Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Hans Wegner Manufacturer: Andreas Tuck Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, Oak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

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Danish Hans J. Wegner Desk AT 305 in Oak Made by Andreas Tuck
Danish Hans J. Wegner Desk AT 305 in Oak Made by Andreas Tuck

Danish Hans J. Wegner Desk AT 305 in Oak Made by Andreas Tuck

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H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Danish Hans J. Wegner Desk AT 305 in Oak Made by Andreas Tuck

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Odense, Denmark

Desk in oak with 3 drawers by Hans Jørgen Wegner AT 305. Freestanding desk in oak, frame with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Oak Desk Model AT 305 Andreas Tuck, Denmark
Hans Wegner Oak Desk Model AT 305 Andreas Tuck, Denmark

Hans Wegner Oak Desk Model AT 305 Andreas Tuck, Denmark

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H 28.35 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Hans Wegner Oak Desk Model AT 305 Andreas Tuck, Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Edinburgh, GB

included. Designer: Hans J Wegner Manufacturer: Andreas Tuck, Denmark Date: 1955 Dimensions

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in

Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007): Desk / Model AT-305 Oak desk with two drop-leaves, front with three

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner AT305 Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Wegner AT305 Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Wegner AT305 Desk for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Handsome AT305 desk in oak, with three drawers and 19" leaves, by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Hans Wegner, Rare Large Writing Desk, Teak, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s
Hans Wegner, Rare Large Writing Desk, Teak, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s

Hans Wegner, Rare Large Writing Desk, Teak, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in High Point, NC

A large teak desk by Danish designer Hans Wegner, produced by Andreas Tuck. The present example is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Desk in Oak for Andreas Tuck
Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Desk in Oak for Andreas Tuck

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Desk in Oak for Andreas Tuck

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H 28.55 in W 54.34 in D 29.73 in

Hans J. Wegner AT-305 Desk in Oak for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant and timeless desk, model AT-305, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 and crafted by Andreas

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955

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H 28.75 in W 54.25 in D 29.75 in

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, AT-305 Desk, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik

Located in Oakland, CA

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Danish desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955, Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Desk, Model AT-305 by Hans J. Wegner and Andreas Tuck, 1960s
Desk, Model AT-305 by Hans J. Wegner and Andreas Tuck, 1960s

Desk, Model AT-305 by Hans J. Wegner and Andreas Tuck, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Lejre, DK

Desk of Danish design, model AT-305 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Andreas Tuck in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Desk Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1967
Desk Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1967

Desk Designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1967

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rosewood and brushed steel. Measures: H 75 cm/ 2' 6" L 150 cm/ 4' 11 1/2" W 90 cm/ 3'.   

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 30.71 in

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Solid oak. Model: AT-305 Design 1955 Nice refinished

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

"AT 305" Desk in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1966
"AT 305" Desk in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1966

"AT 305" Desk in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1966

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hägersten, SE

Desk model "AT 305" designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by cabinet maker Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Contrasting Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Contrasting Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Contrasting Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955

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H 28.35 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Contrasting Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Utrecht, NL

Drop leaves desk, model AT305, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1955 for Andreas Tuck executed in a

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wood

Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960
Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960

Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Oirlo, LI

Rare Hans Wegner Desk Model AT325 by Andreas Tuck, 1960 Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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H 28.75 in W 53.55 in D 29.93 in

Drop-Leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Drop-leaf desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Model: AT-305, teak. Nice refinished condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans J. Wegner AT325A teak and oak desk, Andreas Tuck
Hans J. Wegner AT325A teak and oak desk, Andreas Tuck

Hans J. Wegner AT325A teak and oak desk, Andreas Tuck

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H 27.96 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in

Hans J. Wegner AT325A teak and oak desk, Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Large Hans J. Wegner freestanding worktable with oak frame, top and two drawers of teak supported

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk Model AT-305 In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck From 1960s
Desk Model AT-305 In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck From 1960s

Desk Model AT-305 In Teak & Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Andreas Tuck From 1960s

By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Desk designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in the 1960s. The table is made of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AT305 Pencil Desk
Hans Wegner AT305 Pencil Desk

Hans Wegner AT305 Pencil Desk

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H 28.5 in W 54.25 in D 30 in

Hans Wegner AT305 Pencil Desk

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarce Danish oak and teak AT305 pencil desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Desk has a lovely age

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AT 305 - Desk with 3 drawers in patinated solid oak. Maker Andreas Tuck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Danish Modern Table Model "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955
Danish Modern Table Model "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955

Danish Modern Table Model "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 1955

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Odense, DK

This magnificent table by Hans J. Wegner can be used both as a work desk and as a dining table. The

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

“AT 305” Desk by Hans J. Wegner
“AT 305” Desk by Hans J. Wegner

“AT 305” Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 30 in W 52 in D 31 in

“AT 305” Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

“AT 305? oak desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Denmark, 1955. Marked "Andr

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 39.38 in W 39.38 in L 39.38 in

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

RY 32, ladies desk with lockable drawer in oak and teak. Maker Andreas Tuck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 20.48 in

Ladies Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

RY 32 - desk with top in teak and frame of oak. Maker Andreas Tuck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner
AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner

AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AT 305 - desk w. 3 drawers, tabletop in teak and frame in oak. Maker Andreas Tuck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

AT 325A Desk by Hans J. Wegner.
AT 325A Desk by Hans J. Wegner.

AT 325A Desk by Hans J. Wegner.

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H 28.35 in W 81.11 in L 28.35 in

AT 325A Desk by Hans J. Wegner.

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AT 325A, desk in teak and oak with aluminium details and two drawers. Maker Andreas Tuck.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Teak and Oak Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in

Teak and Oak Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Desk by Hans J. Wegner with oak legs and teak tabletop. Two drop leaves make it possible to extend

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

An elegant and slim desk designed by the legendary Hans Wegner and expertly crafted by Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

AT 325A - Desk in oak with two drawers by Hans J. Wegner
AT 325A - Desk in oak with two drawers by Hans J. Wegner

AT 325A - Desk in oak with two drawers by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AT 325A - Desk in oak with two drawers. Labelled from manufacturer Andreas Tuck. Designed in the

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner Desk 1960´s Danish Design
Hans Wegner Desk 1960´s Danish Design

Hans Wegner Desk 1960´s Danish Design

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H 27.96 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in

Hans Wegner Desk 1960´s Danish Design

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Wegner desk model AT325 for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Large and impressive desk made with high

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model At-303 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model At-303 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model At-303 by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare dining table/desk model AT-303 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk in Solid Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk in Solid Oak

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk in Solid Oak

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H 28.55 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk in Solid Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, 'AT 305' desk, oak, Denmark, design 1953 Elegant and slim desk

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andrea Tuck
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andrea Tuck

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andrea Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning vintage modern large desk features three long pull-out drawers with dove tail joints

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Hans Wegner At-305 Desk by Andreas Tuck
Hans Wegner At-305 Desk by Andreas Tuck

Hans Wegner At-305 Desk by Andreas Tuck

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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in

Hans Wegner At-305 Desk by Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kastrup, DK

Hans j Wegner ( 1914 -2007 ) Desk/model AT-305. Oak base with 3 drawers teak top with drop leafs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk in teak and oak "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner, For Andreas Tuck, 1950s
Desk in teak and oak "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner, For Andreas Tuck, 1950s

Desk in teak and oak "AT-305" by Hans J. Wegner, For Andreas Tuck, 1950s

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Hägersten, SE

Desk model "AT-305" designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced in Denmark by Andreas Tuck during the

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare freestanding desk model AT-325 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Danish Modern Teak AT-305 Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Writing Desk for Andreas Tuck
Danish Modern Teak AT-305 Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Writing Desk for Andreas Tuck

Danish Modern Teak AT-305 Hans J. Wegner Drop Leaf Writing Desk for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century Modern writing desk model AT-305 designed by Hans Jørgensen Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk, 1953
Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk, 1953

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk, 1953

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H 28.75 in W 54.34 in D 29.93 in

Hans Wegner AT-305 Desk, 1953

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in London, England

-cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck who was responsible for making most of Wegner’s best desk and table designs. The legs

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Model AT305 Pencil Desk
Hans Wegner Model AT305 Pencil Desk

Hans Wegner Model AT305 Pencil Desk

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H 28.25 in W 53.5 in D 29.75 in

Hans Wegner Model AT305 Pencil Desk

By Andreas Tuck

Located in Dallas, TX

from the period. Designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck. Measures 28.25" H x 29.75" D x 53.5 "W, and

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model AT-303 Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark
Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model AT-303 Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

Hans Wegner Dining Table/Desk Model AT-303 Produced by Andreas Tuck in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare dining table / working table model AT-303 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Andreas Tuck in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Oak "AT 305" Desk by Hans J. Wegner
Oak "AT 305" Desk by Hans J. Wegner

Oak "AT 305" Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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H 28.55 in W 55.12 in D 29.73 in

Oak "AT 305" Desk by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Desk by Hans J. Wegner made from oak. Two drop leaves make it possible to extend the desk to 232 cm

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner
AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner

AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in

AT 305 - Desk in oak by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

by Andreas Tuck. Designed by Hans J. Wegner.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s
Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s

Midcentury Desk in Teak and Oak by Hans J. Wegner, Danish Design 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Lejre, DK

Drop-leaf desk with teak top and oak frame. Designed by Maa. Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Teak

Rare Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk in Teak and Chrome-Plated Steel, Denmark, 1960s
Rare Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk in Teak and Chrome-Plated Steel, Denmark, 1960s

Rare Hans Wegner AT-325 Desk in Teak and Chrome-Plated Steel, Denmark, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hans J. Wegner's partnership with Andreas Tuck produced some of his most innovative designs in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Writing Table in Oak
Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Writing Table in Oak

Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Writing Table in Oak

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H 28.75 in W 91.34 in D 29.93 in

Hans Wegner Drop-Leaf Writing Table in Oak

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans J. Wegner for Andres Tuck, writing table AT305, in oak, Denmark, circa 1955. Wonderful

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Hans Wegner Teak Desk, Mfg. Andreas Tuck
Hans Wegner Teak Desk, Mfg. Andreas Tuck

Hans Wegner Teak Desk, Mfg. Andreas Tuck

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Hans Wegner Teak Desk, Mfg. Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Hans Wegner teak desk, mfg. by Andreas Tuck, Denmark

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Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk
Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk

Scandinavian Modern Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck Desk

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A writing table or desk in teak and oak with tapered legs designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Teak

Model AT305 Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s
Model AT305 Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s

Model AT305 Oak Desk by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark, 1950s

By Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik, Hans J. Wegner

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A solid oak writing desk designed by Hans Wegner and made by master cabinetmaker Andreas Tuck in

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hans Wegner Oak Desk
Hans Wegner Oak Desk

Hans Wegner Oak Desk

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Hans Wegner Oak Desk

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Fantastic desk in oak designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark. Classic and elegant piece

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Hans Wegner AT Desk
Hans Wegner AT Desk

Hans Wegner AT Desk

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Hans Wegner AT Desk

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Super elegant and Classic writing desk designed by Hans Wegner for cabinet maker Andreas Tuck

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

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Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

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Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner

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Wonderful AT305 desk in beautifully figured teak designed by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hans Wegner Folding Desk

Hans Wegner Folding Desk

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Hans Wegner Folding Desk

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Remarkable Hans Wegner Folding desk in teak. Desk features one drawer in the middle section and two

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rare Wegner Desk in Rosewood
Rare Wegner Desk in Rosewood

Rare Wegner Desk in Rosewood

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Rare Wegner Desk in Rosewood

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare Wegner Desk AT325 in Rosewood According to the previous owner only this table was made

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak Model AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Oak Model AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

Oak Model AT 305 Desk by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Cambridge, MA

A model AT 305 writing desk designed by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, circa 1950s or 1960s

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Hans Wegner AT305 Desk
Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

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Hans Wegner AT305 Desk

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Wonderful AT305 desk with solid oak frame and contrasting teak top designed by Hans Wegner for

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Hans Wegner AT Desk in Oak and Teak

Hans Wegner AT Desk in Oak and Teak

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Hans Wegner AT Desk in Oak and Teak

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire

Beautiful desk with oak frame and contrasting teak top designed by Hans Wegner for cabinet maker

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Hans J. Wegner at 305 Desk in Oak
Hans J. Wegner at 305 Desk in Oak

Hans J. Wegner at 305 Desk in Oak

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Hans J. Wegner at 305 Desk in Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans J. Wegner at 305 desk in oak. Beautiful desk in fine vintage condition.

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Solid Wood Drop-Leaf Desk by Hans J. Wegner

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By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drop leaf desk writing table in teak and oak designed by Hans J. Wegner and made by Andreas Tuck

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wegner Desk Tuck For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wegner desk tuck available at 1stDibs. A wegner desk tuck — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wegner desk tuck you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wegner desk tuck made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck and Andreas Tuck Møbelfabrik each produced at least one beautiful wegner desk tuck that is worth considering. If space is limited, at least one smaller piece of wegner desk tuck, measuring 29.73 across, is available.

How Much is a Wegner Desk Tuck?

Prices for a wegner desk tuck can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,680 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,800.

Hans J. Wegner for sale on 1stDibs

Best known for his chairs and other seating pieces — though a master of many furniture types like sofas and tablesHans Wegner was a prolific designer whose elegant, often ebullient, forms and devotion to the finest methods in joinery made "Danish Modern" a popular byword for stylish, well-made furniture in the mid-20th century.

Wegner considered himself a carpenter first and a furniture designer second. Like his peers Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Wegner believed that striking aesthetics in furniture were based on a foundation of practicality: a chair must be comfortable and sturdy before it is chic.

In keeping with that tenet, several of Hans Wegner’s best chair designs have their roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped back splat, are derived from 17th-century Ming seating pieces, as is the upholstered Ox chair (1960). Wegner’s comfy Papa Bear chair (1951) is an almost surreally re-scaled English wingback chair.

Wegner’s most representative piece, the Round chair (1949), gained a footnote in political history when it was used on the TV stage of the first Kennedy-Nixon debate of 1960. That chair, along with Wegner’s more bravura designs — for example, the 1963 Shell chair, with its curved surfboard-shaped seat — bring a quietly sculptural presence to a room.  

Wegner was a designer who revered his primary material — wood — and it shows. His wood gathers patina and character with age; every Hans Wegner piece testifies to the life it has led.

Find vintage Hans Wegner lounge chairs, armchairs, daybeds and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Desks And 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.