Nanna Ditzel was the most versatile and creative female designer that Denmark produced in the 20th century. Ditzel brought her talents to bear on a staggering array of forms — she designed furniture, jewelry, tableware and textiles; and she shaped her pieces using an equally astonishing variety of materials, from wood and wicker to silver, ceramics and fiberglass.
Born in Copenhagen, she trained as a cabinetmaker at the Royal Academy's furniture school — overseen by the great craftsman of the day, Kaare Klint — and graduated in 1943. Ditzel’s early work adhered to the classic Danish modernist tenets of simplicity, comfort and quality, and her armchairs, with their softly curved backrests are much in the spirit of Hans Wegner. Ditzel’s signature piece of that time is her Ring chair. Designed along with her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, a fabric maker, the chair has a semicircular padded armrest that seems to embrace the sitter. Ditzel began designing in wicker and in 1959 produced the Hanging chair. The piece, suspended from the ceiling by a chain, became a favorite for fashion shoots and may be as iconic of the 1960s as Eero Aarnio’s plastic Ball chair of 1963.
In 1956, Ditzel began designing for the Danish silverware firm Georg Jensen. In an association that lasted some 40 years, Ditzel would create organically shaped jewelry, barware, ceramic tableware and even tablecloths. Like her fellow Dane Verner Panton, Ditzel was not afraid to embrace industrial materials, and she began designing fiberglass chairs in the mid-1960s. Some of her most flamboyant work came toward the end of her career, in pieces such as 1989’s Bench for Two, with its shocking Op-art finish, or the Trinidad chair of 1992, with it’s sunburst-like, cut-though backs. Such feats of creativity were a fitting coda to one of the most imaginative, prolific and remarkable women of modern design.
Restored Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Rosewood 4-Drawer Desk Made in Denmark
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This desk was designed in the early 1950s by esteemed designer Nanna Ditzel for production by Søren Willadsen. Ditzel studied design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts with oth...
Rosewood
Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly nicely marked Teak version of this most classic of desks/writing tables, in the preferred 4 drawer larger model. Its in very nice original condition with no v...
Teak
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 44 in D 25 in
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell
By Wolfgang Hoffmann, Howell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Deco Bauhaus chrome 3 drawer desk by Wolfgang Hoffmann Desk for Howell. Bent chrome tube structure with 3 drawers. Good vintage condition for its age shows wear and use to chrome and...
Chrome
$3,187Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 40 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning closable and lockable rosewood writing desk. The piece closes completely and can be key-locked to protect all your documents. Opened, it has a large teak writing top that ex...
Rosewood
English Walnut Burl Two-Drawer Writing Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-drawer walnut writing desk is made for us by our English cabinetmaker. Using time-honored techniques, this table is created in just the same fashion as it would have been 20...
Leather, Walnut, Burl
Danish Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder 1960.
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian Desk. 2 x 2 drawers on the front (with keys). Very beautiful workmanship. Elegant and sober design. The boxes are connected to the furniture structure by magni...
Brass
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 44 in D 23 in
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk by Andreas Hansen, 1960's Masterpiece w/Roll Top
By Andreas Hansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning solid teak writing or letter desk designed by Danish master designer Andreas Hansen. Circa 1960's, made in Denmark. Pull out leather top writing area, 9 drawers and organiza...
Teak
Florence Knoll for Knoll international Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut 1960
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Oval Desk with Drawer in Walnut, 1960 Iconic International Style design inspired by Mies van der Rohe. Material: Walnut oval surface, chrome-pl...
Steel
$3,895
H 29 in W 60 in D 30.25 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Walnut Desk by Gunnar Schwartz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Danish Modern walnut executive desk by Gunnar Schwartz embodies the understated elegance and functional clarity of mid-century Scandinavian design. Crafted in Denmark during the...
Wood, Walnut
$2,437Sale Price|25% Off
H 28 in W 63 in D 29 in
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Superb Mid Century Danish Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Dyrlund. All dark rosewood desk with 3 drawers on the left and 1 large drawer on the right for files etc. The front side of...
Birch, Rosewood
Svend Age Madsen for H.P. Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in New Windsor, NY
A rosewood desk with bookcase by Svend AgeMAdsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Circa 1960-70. This desk features beautifully and highly figured rosewood veneers, a curved profile, front ...
Birch, Rosewood
19th Century Mahogany Two-drawer Desk Or Writing Table
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 19th century mahogany writing table from England Very beautiful desk that has the perfect size neither too big nor too small. Ideal for working Elegant desk that has two dra...
Mahogany
Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Dyrlund
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Dyrlund Skyline Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk measures: 83 wide x 39 deep x 30 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture can be had i...
Rosewood
$6,895
H 28.5 in W 74.5 in D 27.25 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Executive Teak Desk for H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Steel
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H 67.5 in W 39.38 in D 17 in
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Drop-Front Secretary Desk & Wall Shelf by Ditzel
By Nanna Ditzel, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern cherry wood secretary desk with wall shelf designed by Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel was made in Denmark circa 1950. The cabinet is impecca...
Wood, Cherry
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H 29 in W 57.25 in D 29.5 in
Rare ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950's
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the exquisite Model ND93 writing desk in rosewood, a timeless masterpiece crafted by the renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen in the 1950s. This icon...
Wood
Nanna Ditzel Desk in Teak for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Four drawer teak desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen.
Teak
Nanna Ditzel Desk in Teak for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Three drawer teak desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen.
Teak
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H 29 in W 57.25 in D 29.5 in
Rare ND93 Desk in Rosewood by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1950's
By Søren Willadsen, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introducing the exquisite Model ND93 writing desk in rosewood, a timeless masterpiece crafted by the renowned Danish designer Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen in the 1950s. This icon...
Wood
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H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Santos Rosewood Writing Table/Desk by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiiladsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This original 4 drawer writing table by Nanna Ditzel is in very good condition, as with the vast majority of desks and writing tables from Scandinavia at this time, it had always had...
Hardwood
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H 28.75 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk in Teak for Søren Willadsen Denmark, 1950s
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A teak writing desk by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen. This desk is truly a Danish design icon and one of Ditzel’s most sought after designs. This model #93-4 desk is Danish design at its best and showcases the simplicity and functionality of what went into furniture manufacturing. Four drawers make up the front of the desk allowing for stationary, writing instruments or document storage. The drawer fronts are constructed of solid teak and are joined with dovetails to the solid white oak drawers...
Teak
Danish Modern Nanna Ditzel Teak Desk, Denmark, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Antonio, TX
Stunning danish modern desk by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, circa 1960s features three deep drawers with sculpted pulls and is in beautiful condition. This teak Danish modern desk measures...
Teak
Coat Stand in Mahogany Designed by Nanna Ditzel from 1992
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Lejre, DK
Coat stand in mahogany designed by Nanna Ditzel from 1992. The item is in great vintage condition.
Mahogany
Nanna Ditzel Four-Drawer Rosewood Executive Desk for Søren Willadsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nanna Ditzel four-drawer rosewood executive desk for Søren Willadsen.
Wood, Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Teak Veneer Desk with 4 Drawers by Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Iconic freestanding desk designed by one of the best known Danish designers Nanna Ditzel. It draws its strength and beauty from simple forms and lines. This model, equipped with four...
Teak
Nanna Ditzel Writing Desk in Teak
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Nanna Ditzel writing desk designed in 1958 and produced by Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik.
Teak