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Arne Vodder Desks and Writing Tables

Danish, 1926-2009

Along with Vernor Panton, cabinetmaker and architect Arne Vodder was a leading light of what might be called the “second generation” of forward-thinking 20th-century Danish furniture designers — those who, following in the footsteps of Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and others, first applied the skills, traditions and philosophical tenets of Scandinavian craftsmanship to a modern furniture idiom.

Vodder was a graduate student in architecture trained by Juhl, a pioneer of furniture design credited with igniting the Scandinavian modernist movement that swept like wildfire across the United States in the postwar era. Vodder made his mark in the 1960s, when modern design had gained wide acceptance, particularly in the business world. Accordingly, many of Vodder's chairs, created for manufacturers such as France & Søn, Fritz Hansen and Sibast, are quiet in form — projecting an air of sturdiness and strength, rather than avant-garde styling.

Vodder’s aesthetic flair is very pronounced in his vintage cabinets and storage piecessideboards, bookcases, credenzas and buffets. In such pieces, the designer liked to play with asymmetry. 

Vodder’s bookcases often have a seemingly random array of variously sized shelves and nooks. A typical Vodder sideboard of the mid-century period — his classic Model 29 case piece is known to collectors — might have four sections, each different in purpose and look: an open stack of vertical shelves, and other cupboards covered with sliding panels in contrasting colored laminates and wood veneers.

As you will see from the works on 1stDibs, Vodder had a sense of what kind of design was appropriate for which space: sobriety in the boardroom; playfulness at home.

Find vintage Arne Vodder furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen
Danish Modern Rosewood L-Shaped Desk by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen

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A rare and refined mid-century Danish executive desk designed by Arne Vodder for H.P. Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. Crafted in richly grained teak with refined, balanced ...

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Arne Vodder desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Arne Vodder desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arne Vodder desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Arne Vodder were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Børge Mogensen, Svend Åge Madsen, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Arne Vodder desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $15,033, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,770.