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Danish Teak Writing Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern desk in teak wood grain. Four drawers and finished back. Please
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Writing Desk
Danish Teak Writing Desk
H 28.75 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An elegant Art Deco teak writing desk of fine quality, with a solid teak top. The desk displays a
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20th Century Indian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
Art Deco Teak Writing Desk
H 30 in W 36 in D 26 in
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
Writing desk in teak, Denmark 1960
H 28.75 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in
Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone, Teak

Inlaid Teak Writing Desk from India
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful writing desk, handcrafted in India out of aged teak wood and responsibly sourced animal
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1990s Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables

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Bone, Teak

Atomic Bullet Shaped Writing Desk in Teak
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teaks Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Located in Madrid, ES
Desk in veneered teak and solid oak. Four drawers on the left side, lockable drawer in the middle
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
Danish Teak and Oak Wood Writing Desk
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Table, Desk, Writing, Dressing, Vanity, Teak, Vintage
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large vintage teak table desk, writing table, dressing table or side table. Measures: 6 feet 2
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Vintage 1950s British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with Leaf
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk, circa 1960s. Lovely compact size, warm-toned veneer, and sleek drawers. Drop leaf
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
By G Plan Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century modern teak writing table with two ample drawers an an ample writing surface; with
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
G. Plan Teak Writing Desk, England, circa 1970
H 29.5 in W 41.25 in D 23.75 in
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Teak Writing Desk with Hutch
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern teak and mahogany wood secretary writing desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Jules Wabbes Early Versatile Free-Standing Corner Desk in Wengé
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jules Wabbes, two-part corner writing desk, teak, coated steel, wengé, chrome, Belgium, 1960s This
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal, Chrome

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

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Teak

Small Teak "Varie" Writing Desk By Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Wahl Iversen Manufacturer: IKEA Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk or Writing Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A wonderful and simply designed teak desk from Scandinavia circa 1970's. It features teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Drop Leaf Writing Desk By Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Den Haag, NL
This writing desk was designed by Arne Vodder and was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This striking teak desk is a beautifully expressive piece of mid-century design, distinguished by
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
H 36.23 in W 41.34 in D 20.08 in
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare Danish Modern desk by Henning Jorgensen for Fredericia Mobelfabrik, 1960.Not confuse with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This vintage teak desk combines form and function with effortless style. Crafted from richly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
H 29.73 in W 51.58 in D 26.38 in
Teak Desk
Located in London, GB
This mid-century teak desk exemplifies classic Scandinavian design, offering a harmonious blend of
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Desk
Teak Desk
H 28.55 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit Desk Console Writing Table
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Teak & Chrome Base Mid Century Danish Modern Petit desk Console writing table.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Minimalist Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk by Hans Olsen Dark Walnut and Teak
By Hans Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design, this writing desk by Hans Olsen
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak, Walnut

Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Teak Box Wooton Folding Desk Writing Table File Cabinet MINT!
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk w/ Woven Wicker Front by Sligh Lowry
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1960s Danish modern style teak writing desk with woven wicker front and dark stained
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for John Stuart Larger Teak Writing Desk, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, John Stuart Inc.
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

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Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern writing desk in teak wood. Simple design with a two drawer bank and tapered legs
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk
Mid-Century Teak Desk
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 21 in
Borge Mogensen Teak Desk
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
wonderful teak desk is the perfect addition to any office space. In true midcentury fashion, this piece is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak Desk
Borge Mogensen Teak Desk
H 29.14 in W 57.49 in D 28.75 in
vintage desk teak 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage desk teak 1960s Danish (2) period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

vintage desk  teak  1960s  Danish
vintage desk  teak  1960s  Danish
H 28.35 in W 47.64 in D 23.43 in
Rare French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak c. 1925, style of Andre Groult
By Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Art Deco Writing Table / Desk in Teak Wood circa 1925. This rare and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Onde Desk in Solid Teak
Located in Singapore, SG
The Onde desk, designed by Studio Kallang in 2022, is a playful take on classic midcentury forms
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2010s Asian Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Onde Desk in Solid Teak
Onde Desk in Solid Teak
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With an interesting compact shape and plenty of storage, this Mid-Century Modern rolltop desk is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
Danish Teak Rolltop Desk
H 39 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century teak desk is a true testament to Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 29.25 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful remarkable statement in design and craftsmanship. This mid-century teak Danish desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 28.63 in W 53 in D 23.13 in
Danish Mid Century writing desk by Randers Møbelfabrik
By Randers Møbelfabrik, Harry Østergaard
Located in Ranst, VAN
This stunning vintage writing desk, designed by Harry Østergaard for Randers Møbelfabrik in 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

vintage low desk teak 1960s Danish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage low desk teak 1960s Danish period 1960s design unknown Denmark condition good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

vintage low desk  teak  1960s  Danish
vintage low desk  teak  1960s  Danish
H 25.99 in W 47.64 in D 23.63 in
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern teak desk by Maurice Villency. Features movable drawers and a 19" extension leaf
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
Maurice Villency Extending Teak Desk
H 29.75 in W 45.75 in D 23.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful Danish modern mid century teak desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk
H 27 in W 48.5 in D 18.5 in
A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
This Burmese Teak Wood Table offers durability and timeless beauty with its vintage craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
A Burmese Teak Wood Desk
H 30 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
By P.S. Heggen
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk. Featuring a straight line design
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Desk
H 29 in W 59 in D 27.5 in
Midcentury Writing Board in Solid Teak, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This adjustable writing desk is a perfect example of Danish craftsmanship and design. The solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Danish Modern Writing Desk by Domino Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern office desk with two banks of drawers. Danish made teak wood desk for home or
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk features four dovetail
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
Danish Modern Teak Desk with Bookcase
H 28.5 in W 53 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Danish Modern Teak Desk, Denmark, circa 1960s. It has been cleaned and Danish oiled and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Large and sturdy desk from the late 1800s. Generously thick teak material. Below the full carved
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Antique 1890s British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
Anglo Indian Colonial Teak Desk, 1890s
H 32.68 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s. Made of teak wood, it exudes a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
Desk Made In Teak From 1960s
H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 24.81 in
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Teak Drop-Down Desk. A refined example of mid-century craftsmanship, this piece combines clean
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
Maurice Villency Danish Teak Drop Down Desk
H 44.5 in W 33.5 in D 17.5 in
Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in teak designed and made in the 1960s. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
Danish Midcentury Desk in Teak, 1960s
H 28.75 in W 40.95 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century Teak Desk by Maurice Villency
By Maurice Villency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish style teak desk with finished back. Featuring five drawers with sculpted
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk by Svante Skogh
By Svante Skogh, AB Möbelfabriken Balder
Located in London, GB
An extremely stylish vintage Swedish teak desk by Svante Skogh. This was made in Sweden in the 1960
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Vintage Swedish Teak Desk by Svante Skogh
Vintage Swedish Teak Desk by Svante Skogh
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Antique Correspondence Desk, English, Library, Writing Table, Cotswold School
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage correspondence desk. An English, solid teak library or writing table in the
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Mid-20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
H 28.5 in W 67.5 in D 33.25 in
Mid-Century Teak Desk By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage Danish desk in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, it dates from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk By Kai Kristiansen
Mid-Century Teak Desk By Kai Kristiansen
H 28.94 in W 70.87 in D 33.27 in
Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage teak desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Located in Baltimore, MD
executive size desk, is precisely crafted in exceptional teak grain wood, with a fully finished back the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
Mid-Century Danish Teak Large Executive Desk
H 28.5 in W 58.25 in D 30.13 in
Freestanding Writing Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
This exceptional desk was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik. Produced in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Varnished teak desk, Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
teak desk - Circa 1956 – 1966 - In its original state, no restaurations (see pictures) - Provenance
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Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful, unique desk, and sculptural desk designed by Angelo Mangiarotti. Angelo Mangiarotti
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
Beautiful Angelo Mangiarotti Teak Desk, 1952
H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 18.12 in
Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Danish teak desk model Executive Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen , 1960s Design year: 1960s Designer: Ib
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

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Writing Desk Teak For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of writing desk teak for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of writing desk teak, we have 1152 options in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of writing desk teak you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of writing desk teak, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Peter Løvig Nielsen, Svend Åge Madsen and Pierre Jeanneret each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of writing desk teak that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writing Desk Teak?

A piece of writing desk teak can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,501, while the lowest priced sells for $429 and the highest can go for as much as $138,000.

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.

Questions About Writing Desk Teak
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A writing desk may refer to a desk with a top, often sloping, for writing on or to a portable case with compartments to hold writing materials and a surface for writing.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A small writing table is also called a davenport table or davenport desk. They normally feature a sloped or inclined top attached with hinges to the back of the table. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage davenport desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A writing desk with drawers is also called a secretary. It is a desk with drawers, one of which can be pushed out and the front of the desk lowered to create a flat writing surface. These writing desks have been made in a variety of styles over the years. Shop for a variety of writing tables with drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    What an old-fashioned writing desk is called varies by design. Pieces with drop-down fronts are secretary desks (these are typically made of two parts: a chest of drawers on the bottom and a hutch or cupboard with shelves on the top), while ones that rest on two pillars, cabinets or bookcases are pedestal desks. A desk with a small writing surface positioned in front of drawers and cubbies is a bureau à gradin. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.