Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951

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Danish Modern Teak and Oak Drop-Front Secretary Desk or Vanity, 1951

About the Item

An utterly charming and quite uncommon 1951 Scandinavian modern teak and oak drop-front secretary desk or vanity from Denmark. Front drops down to serve as a nicely-sized work surface. Upper section with a mirror-backed door with brass pull at left opens to reveal a small green felt-lined drawer and cubby. At right are two more small felt-lined drawers with brass pulls, with a small cubby at center and a larger one below. Lower section features three drawers with solid teak half-moon pulls and dovetail joinery. Body supported by externally-mounted solid oak tapered legs and stretchers that give the piece a fantastic and distinctive mid-century modern atomic aesthetic. Displays handsomely figured and richly toned bookmatched teak throughout. “Made in Denmark” stamped on back at top left and right, with “51” handwritten at top center denoting the date of manufacture. Drop front and top drawer have brass locking mechanisms, though the key is no longer extant. We’re searching for a replacement, and will update the listing should we find one. Dimensions listed are overall with front dropped; with it up, depth is 17.75 inches. Work surface is H 27.75 in. x W 30 in. x D 14.75 in., with a 7 inch overhang. Mirror is H 12.5 in. x W 9.25 in. Top left drawer interior is H 2.13 in. x W 9.13 in. x D 4.5 in., and top right drawer interiors are H 1.88 in. x W 9.25 in. x 5.38 in., with all having slightly angled fronts that result in a bit more depth on the bottom of the drawer than at the opening. Lower three drawer interiors are H 3.63 in. x W 29.13 in. x D 14.63 in.

Dimensions:
Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Depth: 24.75 in (62.87 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Mirror,Oak,Teak,Wood,Veneer
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1951
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Looks great. Desktop w/ some tiny dings and a couple light scratches/marks. Small chips on left/right of top back veneer trim. Tiny chip on door by hinge. Black mark on inside edge at left/right. Minor split on right veneer trim. Red stain in drawer.
Seller Location:
San Francisco, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU955034828702