Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.
Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.
Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.
At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.
Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.
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1960s Danish Model 65 Desk / Vanity Dresser in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An original 1960s "Model 65" writing desk by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. This rare model features a lifting surface with interior mirror and receptacles...
Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Cabinet by Vinde Mobelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome Danish two-drawer cabinet designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik is clad in beautiful, rich rosewood, has a plinth base, a...
Rosewood
Danish coffee table in rosewood and glass by Arne Wahl Iversen 1960.
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable little Scandinavian coffee table. Beautiful beveled glass top, solid rosewood base. A very elegant and beautifully crafted piece, purchased in 1960 from the Danish House on ...
Glass, Rosewood
Danish teak desk Model 64 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Selected items – We change the way you think about forever. Danish desk, Model 64, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen (1927–2016) for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Crafted from fin...
Teak
Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers for storage, drop front door becomes a writ...
Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in lovely vintage condition. Designed by the much-heralded Arne Wahl Iversen and made in 1960s Denmark by high-end firm Vinde Møbelfabrik, this stunning, versatile and achingly cool Model 70 desk will add quintessential Scandinavian style to any interior. Beautifully crafted from richly toned and exceptionally grained teak wood, this is an exemplary example of Scandinavian design – it marries elegant minimalism with super practicality, all expertly crafted from gorgeous natural materials into a superb space-saving desk...
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Rosewood Danish Modern Planter or Table
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Planter or side table in Rosewoos Model 36 by Arne Wahl Iversen manufactured by Vinde Mobelfabrik. Original metal planter.
Wood
Arne Wahl Iversen Executive Rosewood Writing Desk by Vinde Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptionally elegant Mid Century Brazilian rosewood executive writing desk with two drawers to each side and a middle pencil drawer with brass keyhole including the original key....
Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Desk 1960s
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brescia, IT
Rosewood desk with frame on slender legs, front drawers and riser with compartments and drawer. Produced by Vinde Møbelfabrik. Denmark, 1960s. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in the 1...
Palisander
Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen Set of Nesting Tables
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Ingemann Hansen
Located in Hanover, MA
Very unique design on this Danish mid-century set of nesting tables by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ingemann Hansen. Two petit tables are suspended from slots on the width rather than lengt...
Teak
60s 70s Teak Table Coffee Table Arne Wahl Iversen Comfort Danish Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak table coffee table Arne Wahl Iversen comfort Danish Denmark Object: coffee table Manufacturer: Comfort Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...
Teak
$2,945
H 29.14 in W 55.52 in D 27.96 in
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s.
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Freestanding Rosewood Desk by Clausen & Søn, 1960s. Stunning Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern executive desk attributed to Clausen & Søn due to the signature butte...
Rosewood
1960s Danish Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table by Henning Norgaars
Located in Victoria, BC
Exquisite 1960s Danish coffee table designed by Henning Norgaard for Komfort. This masterpiece showcases a captivating geometric constructi...
Rosewood
Arne Wahl Iversen Planter, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Planter made of teak by Arne Wahl Iversen Minor damage on the top (see photos).
Teak
$3,600
H 72 in W 30 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 8 drawer dresser by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood 8 drawer dresser by Arne Wahl Iversen A beautiful example of Danish design in simplicity and quality. The rosewood grain is absolutely striking an...
Wood, Rosewood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 32 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern teak make up vanity or desk. Beautiful light teak color with a nice grain. Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box wi...
Felt, Mirror, Teak
$1,800
H 38 in W 38 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Secretary Desk Bureau Drop Front Louis XV Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak secretary desk Bureau drop front Louis XV style. Direct from France, a lovely antique French carved “drop front” secretary/desk with quintessential French ...
Oak
$2,945
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 30.12 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s.
By Vald Mortensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak desk by Valdemar Mortensen, 1960s. High-end freestanding executive teak writing table by Danish master carpenter Vald...
Teak
Scandinavian Danish desk in teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish desk from the 60s in the taste of Arne Vodder's work. Structure in solid wood and veneer. This Scandinavian desk features two columns of drawers suspended from the front and b...
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Wooden Desk, 1960s Design
Located in Argelato, BO
Refined Mid-Century writing desk in Danish teak wood, very comfortable and versatile thanks to a comfortable top, two spacious front drawers and a bookcase niche positioned at the en...
Teak
$5,995
H 44 in W 30.13 in D 11.38 in
Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts drop front secretary desk By Gustav Stickley (signed with paper label) USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with original hammered cop...
Copper
Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This desk is a splendid example of Danish design from the 1960s and represents the era with its timeless appearance and functionality. Made of teak wood, the desk exudes a warm and ...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Oak, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Writing Desk in Teak
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk, model 65, teak, brass, Denmark, 1961. The refined model 65 desk by esteemed Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. This elegant writing ta...
Brass
Arne Wahl Iversen Small Desk in Teak
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, desk model 65, teak, Denmark, circa 1961. Refined desk table by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen. This small writing table has a beautifu...
Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Desk for Vinde Møbelfabrik
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, Desk model 65, rosewood, Denmark, circa 1961. Refined and excellent writing table by Danish designer Arne...
Rosewood
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H 33.08 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Danish teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik 1960
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Arne Wahl Iversen Danish teak desk with four drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. Denmark, circa 1960 W. 100 cm, D. 70 cm, H. 84 cm
Wood, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 56.5 in D 28.75 in
1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Wahl (Refinished)
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern Rosewood Executive Desk by Arne Wahl This stunning Danish modern executive desk was designed by Arne Wahl and crafted by Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the mid-ce...
Rosewood
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H 28.75 in W 43.71 in D 28.35 in
Teak Desk Model “Lord” by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen, IKEA
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant and well-proportioned teak writing desk, model “Lord”, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for IKEA in the 1960s. The desk is a fine example of Scandinavian mid-century modern desi...
Teak
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely well made vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this ...
Wood
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has beautifu...
Wood
Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brescia, IT
Compact desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik, with integrated riser and drawers. Original Danish design from the 1960s. Danish teak desk designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for...
Teak
Vintage Danish Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage Danish desk by Arne Wahl Iversen. It was made in Denmark by Vinde Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, this has beautifu...
Wood
Danish Modern Teak Desk/Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning piece of Danish modern design: the teak desk designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik in Denmark, also known as model #64. This exceptional two-tiered desk...
Brass
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H 32.68 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Danish teak desk, model 56, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik 1960.
By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian desk. Designed in 1961, this desk is one of this designer's iconic pieces. It features two large lockable drawers (keys included), a large top, and a drawer ...
Brass