Signed Hovmand-Olsen Wall-Mounted Desk in Palisander, Brass, & Black Laminate

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Signed Hovmand-Olsen Wall-Mounted Desk in Palisander, Brass, & Black Laminate

About the Item

Rare wall-mounted flip-top three-drawer desk in palisander, brass, and black laminate by Arne Hovmand-Olsen circa 1960, Denmark. This example remains in very good all original vintage condition, with no major losses or flaws to the laminate top and deep and uniform patination to the palisander throughout. No significant oxidation to the brass hinges which also demonstrate a soft glow indicative of decades of gentle treatment by loving hands and no abrasive chemical cleaning. The palisander runners, which are concealed within the carcass of the case until pulled forward to support the extended (flipped) working surface, operate smoothly and tightly and remain in excellent condition. The three dovetailed drawers are also in perfect working condition and their movement is smooth. A coved, sculpted solid palisander gallery provides a classical counterpoint to the otherwise modern, rectilinear form. Subtle functional integrated details throughout such as the recessed finger pulls sculpted in solid palisander prove that this is a midcentury Scandinavian piece with real integrity and intelligent design considerations throughout. This unique piece allows one to take advantage of having of a slick wall mounted console table with storage--an out of the way surface that doesn't stuff a smaller room perhaps; while also retaining the ability to pull up a chair, flip the top out (22.5" deep when open), and get some serious work done. The black laminate surface is suitable to be written directly on top of, without suffering any damage. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to drawer: [Made in Denmark Design Hovmand-Olsen the Name for Goodform and High Quality].

Creator:
Arne Hovmand-Olsen (Designer, Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Laminate,Palisander,Metalwork,Pressed,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. very good vintage condition, there is one small (approximately 1/4") loss to veneer to the bottom right corner of the right side of the pice. It is quite unnoticeable, however, it can be restored upon request by our 3rd generation in house team.
Seller Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU814118865572