Bodil Kjaer Tables

Early and rare edition of Bodil Kjaer freestanding executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Metal frame in very good condition. Four keys included. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. An identical desk featured in the 1960s in the New York Times and The Sunday Times. It became even more famous when it was in some of the first James Bond films: ‘From Russia with love’ & ‘You only live twice’. The desk also appeared prominently in BBC election broadcasts. Literature: Mobilia, June 1961. This freestanding desk can be used with multiple purposes, as a writing table, desk or just 'work table', as Bodil Kjaer herself called it. According to Bodil Kjaer the idea of the table is, "that it should be suitable with modern art and architecture." The table is part of a larger series of elements of architecture in 1959, with the intention to build flexible working environments. This piece shows an interesting rhythm of horizontal and vertical lines, as do most of Kjaer's designs. The front is divided into four drawers. (Can be locked with its original Keys) The back has the same in inward gap yet without the drawers, yet this aesthetic choice unites the back and front and turns it into a monumental, architectural piece. The handles are all executed with a whole in the middle for functionality. The table's rise to fame was helped by its appearance in James Bond - From Russia with Love. Bodil Kjaer (1932-) is trained as an architect and is known mostly known for her designs in noble woods combined with a modern and sleek chrome base. The most important part of her furniture design career was from 1959-1964. She is mainly recognized for her flexible office furniture, designed in the 1960s. Her design language is greatly inspired by the Modernist masters such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Her furniture has been greatly used in public buildings such as Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Young executives that Bodil Kjær encountered in her work in architecture and design in the late 1950es were open, creative and flexible in their way of working. So, she reasoned that it would be counter-productive for them to be offered traditional office...

An exceptionally rare and complete Model 901 executive suite by Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjær, produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark, 1959. This set includes the large ...

Office Desk by Bodil Kjaer 1959 Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Office Desk from 1959 has been dubbed 'the most beautiful desk in the world'. Elevated on slender steel legs, the spacious, freestanding work table has an air of architectural transparency and is as practical as it is handsome. With its exquisitely pure lines, Office Desk is a premier example of Danish Modern design principles. The Office Unit...

Bodil Kjaer, 1961 Walnut Principal Dining Table For Karakter One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in he...

Free standing desk table in Rio rosewood with four integrated drawers with a drawer on wheels. Key included. Label from manufacturer.

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And Walnut Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect ...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Red And Walnut Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's Offi...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And Walnut Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær'...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Red And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil ...

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK16' Side Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to beau...

Bodil Kjaer rosewood desk with cabinet for E. Pedersen & Son and Jason Mobler Denmark. The desk features four drawers with keys. Cabinet feat...

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK15' Dining Table in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to be...

Large freestanding desk and sideboard by Bodil Kjaer, model 901, expertly crafted with fine rosewood veneer and a chrome-plated metal frame. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn in Denmark,...

We present a very nice example of the 4-Drawer Bodil Kjaer Desk for E. Pedersen & Son, finished in Brazilian rosewood. The table has been freshly oiled. There are some signs of wear ...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Stainless Steel And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish arch...

A serving cart, designed by Bodil Kjær for the modern living room, where welcoming cheer is encouraged by versatile furniture that elegantly enhances new domestic lifestyles and a qu...

Bodil Kjaer, 1961 Smoke Stained Oak Principal Dining Table For Karakter One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of archite...

Bodil Kjaer Cross Plex Table For Karakter The Cross Plex table was created as part of Kjær’s forward-thinking functional Elements of Architecture furniture program developed betwee...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Red And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil Kjær's...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And White Stained Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect ...

Bodil Kjaer, 1959 Dark Grey And Natural Oak Office Desk For Karakter Coveted by renowned modernist architects Marcel Breuer, José Luis Sert and Paul Rudolph, Danish architect Bodil ...

Bodil Kjaer, 1961 White Stained Oak Principal Dining Table For Karakter One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of archite...

Bodil Kjaer, 1961 Natural Oak Principal Dining Table For Karakter One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture ...

The iconic desk, designed in 1959, was the first of its kind with its pure and simplistic design, almost floating mid-air. Bodil Kjærs’ design has been called ‘The most beautiful desk in the world’ – or, the ‘James Bond desk...

A rich and well grained dark Brazilian rosewood square coffee table with chromed nickeled legs . Retains the original manufactures label designed by Bodil Kjaer for E. Pedersen and S...

Bodil Kjaer (1932 Denmark - 1960), rare, low, square rosewood coffee table with chromed steel frame, circa 1959. The square rosewood top on two chromed steel U-form legs.

Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1961. Available in natural oak, smoke stained oak, white stained oak or walnut. The price given applies to the table in oak, the table in walnut is av...