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Desks For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Rococo
Danish rosewood desk with extension and floating box, model 0S 51 by Arne Vodder
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian office. An extension held by brass hooks allows you to adjust the desk according to your needs. The box with 3 drawers (key) can slide over the entire length. Bea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

19th c. Swedish Rococo Painted Fall Front Desk
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish fall-front bureau in the Rococo style wearing beautiful black paint, circa 1800. One large drawer with key, scalloped apron, and slender cabriolet legs. There ...
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks

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Wood, Paint

French Rococo Desk Louis XV Style
Located in Buxton, GB
This Rococo-style writing desk was crafted in the 1950s, featuring a stunning rosewood finish and intricate carvings that exude the elegance of the Louis XV style. The antique desk b...
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20th Century French Rococo Desks

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Bronze

Danish Teak Mid-Century Modern Writing Desk
Located in Frederick, MD
This unusual Danish teak writing desk has a special design. The drawer stack can slide from left to right to accommodate different spaces and left-handed individuals. The deep red t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak mid-century Danish desk, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this beauty looks great from every angle! Sleek tapering legs, integrated low profile handles and ample storage. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mummenthaler and Meier Norway Teak and Birch Desk "Magic Box"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Norwegian Made "Magic Box" Desk in a Box. Designed by Mummenthaler and Meier. Teak exterior with birch and teak interior. Doors swing open and work surface pulls out! Ample stora...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Birch, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish secretary desk, circa 1960's. Sleek angular profile and elegant tapering legs. Stunning bookmatched veneer case with contrasting beech wood fitted interior. Minor ven...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Teak Mid-Century Desk by Hundevad
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish desk by Hundevad, circa 1960's. Finished on both sides, this desk can be placed in the center of a room and look fantastic from every angle! Lovely finger pulls, fitted i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Arne Wahl Iversen Secretary Desk Vanity in Teak, Denmark, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
This secretary desk in teak is ideal for collectors who have a limited space but are unwilling to compromise on style and functionality. This splendid secretary desk, designed by th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Sykky lven Blode Blindheim Rosewood Slant Front Desk, Norway 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning and very beautiful Rosewood Desk for Brode Blindheim by Sykky Iven circa 1960s. This amazing slant front desk is structured on a refined stretcher base. The cabinet has wo...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish White Oak Desk - Henning Kjaernulf - Organic Scandinavian
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage executive writing desk in Nordic white oak by Henning Kjaernulf. Exquisite Danish design and craftsmanship. Finished with cubbie...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a simple, yet elegant design characteristic of Mogensen furniture. Also typical of Mogens...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak desk with nickel handles with key. Kneehole desk with (3) slim drawers on the left and (1) large file drawer on the right. Nice nickel pulls and key. T...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Nickel

Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
Located in Chicago, IL
The model #500 mahogany desk designed by Alvar Aalto, made in Sweden for Artek, Finland. Six drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Mahogany

Teak Roll Top Secretary, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted from classic teakwood, this desk exudes Mid-Century Modern design, inviting you to sit down and get to work—or maybe just daydream about your next big adventure. With a smoot...
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1960s Taiwanese Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-century Teak Writing Desk Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1959, in Denmark. The desk is crafted of teak, with a curved top surface, a series of three drawers with carved pulls, a righ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Zebva Coffee Table
Located in Ostrava, CZ
Introduce a touch of genuine exoticism into your interior with this remarkable table, showcasing a captivating zebrawood pattern that exudes simplicity and sophistication. The three-...
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2010s Czech Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Wood, Zebra Wood

Danish Modern Finn Juhl NV40 Writing Desk
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A rare Finn Juhl design know as the FJ 40. One of Finn Juhl’s earliest designs that is produced by master cabinet maker Niels Vodder.A small compact writing desk in teak with very fi...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Scandinavian desk from the 1940s
Located in Brescia, IT
1940s white desk with metal handles. Art Deco-style white desk with dark-colored metal handles. This original vintage office desk features a large work surface with slightly curved ...
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This Handsome Scandinavian Modern teak desk was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik Denmark in the 1950s. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Midcentury Desk Organizer by Finn Juhl, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Original desk organizer designed by Maa. Finn Juhl for Bovirke in the 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Beech, Rosewood

Midcentury Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Original desk organizer designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson in the 1950s. Made in Denmark. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Beech, Oak

Erik Wørts Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk & Armchair
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive into a realm of unparalleled craftsmanship and timeless elegance with this rare Erik Wørts Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Desk and Armchair ensemble. A true embodiment of 20th-cent...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s. Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Desktop Organizer
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid to Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern teak desktop organizer. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Rosewood Desk by Arne Vodder 1960.
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Brass

Desk by Rud thygesen & Johnny sorensen for editor Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Located in Brussels , BE
Desk in laminated wood, Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johhny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark. It has a drawer on the right side and a sotrage of three drawers on the left side. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Wood

Danish Rosewood Desk, Danish design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood desk made in Denmark in the 1960s. Desk in very good condition - after wood renovation Classic Danish design. Iconic shape, 6 spacious drawers in the front and bookshelves ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Executive Desk, Corner Desk in Mahogany, Germany, 1970's
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Beautifully designed writing desk in teak. With a very distinct design this desks every wood surface has been given specific angles such as the tabletop, the unit with drawers as wel...
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Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Metal

Danish Teak Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome Danish Modern Executive Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder, 1960. This large Mid-Century desk has five drawers, shelves, and two drop-down doors with extra shelves for ampl...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Ole Wancher Rosewood Desk - 0823177 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more than 65+ years old and some wear and tear can be expected, but we do everything we can...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Teak Secretary Desk, Danish Design, 1960s, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak writing desk, Danish design, Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: Teak Dimensions: Height 95 cm, width 89 cm, depth 42 cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Model 56 Teak Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome teak desk by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik. This compact yet functional desk is beautifully constructed, with added f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Beithcraft Mid-Century Modern Teak Triptych Mirror Dressing Table or Desk, 1960
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Teak wood dressing table with triptych mirror. Spectacular piece with fluid organic lines, with curved angles and sculpted handles, manufactured by the Scottish cabinetmaker Beithcra...
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Mid-20th Century British Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Mirror, Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) vintage Scandinavian Modern drop front desk or secretary in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid century Borge Morgensen teak secretary desk is part desk, part storage. Bottom part has three drawers. Top leaf drops down into a writing surface. Multifunctional and elegant, th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Wood, Teak

Vintage IKEA Teak Vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak vanity by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea, circa 1960s. Compact vanity with solid wood trim and dovetail construction. Platform lifts to reveal mirror and fitted interior storage. U...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne Wahle Iversen (1927-1986) for Vinde Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Two interior drawers an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak x Long Desk Top Organizer with Double Drawer
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile long desk top organizer in teak made in Denmark circa 1970s, great condition refinished in the back perfect for multiple uses.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Desk in Teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s
Located in Gaggenau, DE
midcentury Scandinavian Desk in teak by Svante Skogh, 1960s Swedish Scandinavian midcentury teak desk AB Möbelfabriken Balder (M...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Stylish Torbjørn Afdar Executive Desk
Located in VILLAJOYOSA/LA VILA JOIOSA, ES
Elegant Tomter executive desk designed by Torbjørn Afdar, in river rosewood produced by Haug Snekkeri AS. Original locks with their keys. Norway, the ...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Palisander, Rosewood

French Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
French porcelain and gilt bronze mounted writing desk French, 19th Century Height 116cm, width 91cm, depth 51cm This stunning bonheur du jour was made in France during the 19th...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Desks

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Ormolu

Bodil Kjaer Executive Free Standing Desk for E. Pedersen & Son Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Bodil Kjaer large freestanding rosewood executive desk, model 901 with chrome-plated metal frame, cassette top with four recessed drawers. Produced by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. Manufacturer’s label to the underside. Key included. The rosewood is Santos rosewood, no CITES export document is applicable. The 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. 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 furniture, and set out to design a system of office units...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Metal

Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Danish Double Sided "Minister" Desk in Teak 1960 by Gunni Omann
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk with an elegant design and very well made. At the front 2 times 3 drawers (with keys) on each side, at the back 2 large niches. The board has been completely...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Swedish Desk and Stool by Göran Malmvall 1940s/'50s
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood table and stool set designed by G.Malmvall for The Swedish Fur company. Two pieces of furniture of Scandinavian origin, evident in the type of wood used and the rustic b...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Pine

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid walnut wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and tw...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Walnut

Rococo 18th Century Yew and Elm Bureau Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rococo 18th century yew and elm bureau desk circa 1750. Stunning Swedish rococo period bombe shaped bureau.   Beautifully made from yew wood and elm, using various techniques such...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks

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Elm, Yew

Danish Rosewood Desk, Model 56 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik, 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian desk with a very elegant sleek design. 2 large and 2 small drawers on the front face with a niche between the 2 small drawers. Particularly graceful cross base wh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage solution with three drawers, one secret compartment and two l...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

1960s Egon Ostergaard Scandinavian Roll Top Desk Swedish Secretaire with Key
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1960s Teak Scandinavian Modern Roll Top Desk Designed by Egon Ostergaard For Svensk Mobelindustri, Made In Sweden. Also Known As A Swedish Secretaire. Beautiful Teak Wood ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Steel

Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 3 with TV Cabinet Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Designed to suit the needs of your living spaces, the Landform Day System sets up all the necessary elements for an area that prioritises conviviality, rest, and entertainment. This piece combines bookcases, display cases, modular systems, and TV cabinets. This composition is inspired by a refined selection of materials and effortlessly conveys a sense of high quality combined with good taste. It features a dark brown oak veneer panel, antique brushed bronze...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Modular Wall Unit Landform Day System 4 with Tv Cabinet Made with Ebony and Iron
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description Panel 600 - 240 x 6 x H200 cm Mate ebony makassar compound wood veneer (SCF-18) Shelves - 1000 x 25 x H8 cm Black metal (SCM-16) With led light (3000K...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Iron

Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen Flip-Top Teak Desk, Danish Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Jens Quistgaard Peter Løvig Nielsen flip-top teak desk, Danish Modern. Offered for sale is an iconic Danish modern teak desk...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks

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Teak

Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Walnut, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Steel

Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Secretary Lacquered by Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic late 19th century Italian secretaire cabinet or bookcase made in the Venetian Rococo taste. Crafted from walnut the two-part case features a speckled lacquer finish centered by a cartouche shaped window with a painted bust by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The bureau cabinet has a bombe shaped dresser base with a drop front diminutive writing table. The drop front has two storage drawers and a small pigeon hole storage above. Below the desk are two small drawers and two large storage drawers with rocaille patinated brass pulls. The dresser is supported by small cabriole legs with scrolled feet. The dresser is surmounted by a bookcase with a painted door depicting a nobleman holding a chicken. The painting is painted on board titled "Venezia" and signed by Yeager with a fictitious date of 1725. The door opens to a three-shelf bookcase. The case is topped with a pediment having a cartouche shaped window and corniced top. The entire secretary is speckled with a mustard yellow tone over a taupe background. This whimsical cabinet...
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Desks

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Brass

Vintage and Antique Desks for Sale — Shop Handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Desks, Art Deco Desks and Other Desks and Tables on 1stDibs

There’s no reason that the corner of your home you’ve dedicated to work shouldn’t also reflect your personality and sense of style. A collection of unique vintage and antique desks can be found on 1stDibs today.

The right desk can be a good fit for your space and help keep you organized when you need it most. For many, the word “desk” can have a negative connotation. Derived from the Latin desca, meaning “table to write on,” the word can understandably evoke memories of stuffy classrooms or monotonous workdays.

As working from home has become more widespread for part of the workforce, many professionals who work remotely park themselves at the dining-room table or at the kitchen countertop to do so. If you’ve got the space, it's healthy to set aside an area in your home designated for work. A good desk can keep you on track and keep your newly minted home office free of clutter and distractions. 

Within your own walls, an office area can be both personal and productive, decorated exactly to your taste or just an unobtrusive addition that aligns with the energy of the space as is. When shopping for a desk, keep height, space and specs in mind. It’s helpful to know if you’ll need the desk to offer storage, such as drawers or a hutch, or if it should fit alongside your bedroom wall as cleanly as possible.

An antique writing desk, for example, will offer a spacious, streamlined work experience with a desktop that affords real estate for your notebooks, pens, laptop and research materials. Secretary desks reveal small inner storage compartments — pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers — when their hinged leaves are folded out.

Maybe you'd prefer a vintage mid-century modern desk that seamlessly incorporates drawers for storage.

Nebraska-born designer Don S. Shoemaker became inspired by Mexico’s tropical woods, such as cocobolo, a Mexican rosewood, and he decided to work with the material in the postwar years to create desks and other furnishings. Elsewhere, made according to the same high standards as the company’s chairs, celebrated mid-century manufacturer Herman Miller produced desks over the years in a number of versions, created by designers like George Nelson, Gilbert Rohde and Bruce Burdick.

Whether you want a dramatic rolltop-style furnishing akin to the 18th-century secretary commissioned by Louis XVI or a contemporary piece made of everything from linoleum to fallen trees, a new desk and clever arrangement of desktop accessories can brighten the workday in any home. 

For every passion project, year-end report or spontaneous million-dollar app idea, find the desk you need on 1stDibs.

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