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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Rococo
Rosewood Writing Desk with Bookshelf, Danish Design
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury Danish rosewood desk
A good quality Danish rosewood desk having four drawers to the front and open shelf to the back. Beautiful grain on the top and drawers on original ke...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Desk
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak desk.
This piece is in excellent refinished condition with very few signs of age-related wear (see photos).
If you w...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
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 and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Rare Freestanding Desk by Frode Holm for Illums Bollighus, 1950s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare freestanding desk designed by Frode Holm around 1950. Ultra minimalist design with exceptional details and two elegant drawers executed in teak. Produced by Illums Boligh...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian desk by Erik Brouer for Brouer Mobelfabrik, Denmark 70's
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Arne Jacobsen "Shaker table"
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Shaker Board (table) has a sleek image, possibly due to its steel legs. This center table, with a rectangular top and a Shaker base, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in collaboratio...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table in Birch Attributed to Philip Arctander, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare dining table with two extendables made in birch. Attributed to Danish designer Philip Arctander. Beautiful structure and lines.
It can also be used as a desk.
Each extendable me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
Scandinavian Modern Teak Writing Desk by Jesper
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing an exceptional vintage centerpiece for your workspace – this Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk. Drawing inspiration from iconic mid-century Danish design, this desk embodies ...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak desk with 3 side drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage original 1960s teak desk. This charming piece of furniture embodies the simplicity and practicality typical of Scandinavian design. The compact structure and minimal lines gi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
1965 Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Arne Jacobsen Saint Catherines Desk in Oak by Fritz Hansen
The desks are marked with a Fritz Hansen label from July 1965 and have...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Desk Model Nr. 75, Omann Jun.
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk model Nr. 75 from the 1960s by Omann Jun. High-quality corpus in teak veneer with a floating table top, six drawers, a hinged door and two bookcases on the ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Teak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and birch office table.
Featuring a combination of timeless elegance and practical functionality, this desk is perfect for those seeking a classic design with a modern...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Birch, Teak
Scrivania in teak con 3 cassetti allungabile
Located in Brescia, IT
Scrivania stile danese in teak e betulla. Questo pezzo unico si distingue per i suoi dettagli distintivi e il suo design versatile. Le maniglie dei tre cassetti sono realizzate in le...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Executive Desk from Jesper Furniture makes a timeless masterpiece that combines elegant design with exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted with rich...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Work Station Set: Curved Birch Pillar Desk & Tetris Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Work hard, play hard. Elevate in geometric continuity with the Curved Birch Pillar Desk and the Tetris Chair, a perfect pairing.
Distinguished by its sle...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
"Armand" Angular Burl Wood Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The first ready-to-assemble desk from Lemieux et Cie features angular cut corners and ample surface space for use as a table, console or vanity. A single hidden drawer adds storage s...
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2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Large Poul Kjaerholm PK55 Table by Ejvindt Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Exceptionally well preserved example of iconic work / dining table model PK55 designed by Danish architect Poul Kjaerholm in 1957, manufactured by Ejvindt Kold Christensen according ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Axel Einar Hjorth Extendable Table, Macassar, 1930
Located in Dronten, NL
This beautiful Scandinavian Modern extendable dining table or writing desk is designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK in the 1930s. The base and extension leaves are lacquered in a won...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Macassar
Midcentury Elm Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from elm with striking woodgrain. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Elm
Wild Willy's Woodshop Contemporary Curved Birch Pillar Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Distinguished by its sleek design and contemporary flair, this desk is a one stop shop for work or play. Asymmetrical elegance brings a dreamy union between function and form. The se...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Teak Ladies' Desk "RY 32" by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant teak desk by Hans J. Wegner, model named “RY 32”. Shallow design with one drawer with nicely sculpted knob handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Desk for Bovirke in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, desk, model ‘BO 69’, teak, metal, brass, Denmark, design ca. 1953, made late 1950s
Finn Juhl conceived this rare version of the desk model ‘BO 69’ in the late...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
Green Linoleum Table/Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Bent birch legs and inset linoleum top. Comes with connectors to join multiple tables together.
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch
19th Century Rococo Soft Blue Desk
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period Rococo desk from Dalarna Sweden.
With decorative curved legs and one single drawer.
Repainted in soft light blue.
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Dyrlund Desk Model 'Space' With Side Table And Drawer Module
By Dyrlund
Located in Vienna, AT
Dyrlund. Desk, model 'Space' with side table and drawer module in lacquered wood, handle and legs in steel. Desk D. 95 cm, L. 200 cm, H. 73 cm, side table H. 61 cm, W. 120 cm, D. 40 ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara Desk, 1940s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Ilmari Tapiovaara desk, Domus Academica student house, 1940s. Birch with painted table top. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use. Beautiful minimalistic de...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Birch, Paint
Freestanding Diplomat Desk Made In Mahogany By Fritz Henningsen From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
This freestanding desk is a magnificent piece of furniture art, created by the renowned designer Fritz Henningsen back in the 1930s. Crafted from mahogany wood and equipped with bras...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Writing Table and Chair Set
Located in Kastrup, DK
Frits Henningsen, Danish furniture designer and cabinet maker (1889-1965).
Solid Cuba mahogany writing table and chair. The writing desk displays a rectangular top with molded edge ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Black Polished Mahogany Writing Desk by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher, Danish 1903-1985.
Mid-century desk in black polished mahogany by Danish cabinetmaker and designer Ole Wanscher.
Six drawers (2x3) with original brass handles and locks...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Desk, Alvar Aalto, Artek, 1950/1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Desk, design Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Artek, 1950/1960s. Teak table top with painted wood drawers. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Alvar Aa...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Smaller Danish Lady’s writing desk in mahogany with drawers and brass details
Located in DK
This smaller Danish modern writing desk was designed ca. 1950 by Danish architect Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) and executed by manufacturer Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The model number is 178...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk by Gunnar Falsig
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern rosewood desk by Gunnar Falsig Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's.
This exquisite desk, recently imported from Denmark to California before its rest...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed by Poul Kjærholm ,made by E. Kold Christensen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers by Vilhelm Wohlert
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare desk in mahogany with two drawers and feet. Designed in 1958 by Vilhelm Wohlert for cabinetmaker Arne Poulsen.
NOTE: Restoration of the desk is included within the price.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Scandinavian Rosewood Conference Table
Located in Dronten, NL
Large Mid-Century Modern stainless steel table with a beautiful rosewood top.
Good vintage condition with many superficial scratches on the top but no veneer damage.
Could be refinis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Rare Writing Table from Otaniemi Technical University, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare writing table, designed by Alvar Aalto, 1960s. Birch with linoleum table top. Later modified with the reading lamp. The writing table is from the Otaniemi Technical University. ...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish design desk
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak office table.
This Scandinavian desk produced in the 1960s, with its clean design and fine lines, exemplifies functionality and elegance.
Consisting of a wide work sur...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak Hans Wegner style
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid modern danish standing desk in teak attriduted to Hans Wegner. 3 drawers in the apron and two flip-down leaves
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Writing Desk
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century desk, circa 1960's. Sleek uncluttered design with bookmatched veneer top. Four locking drawers with beautiful grain match up!
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Frits Henningsen Mahogany Desk, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Frits Henningsen - Writing Desk, c1940s
Rarely seen design from the master cabinetmaker of the early Danish Modern period: Frits Henningsen. Henningsen produced all of his designs a...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers on the right. This desk was acquired from the original owner who purchased it in th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Severin Hansen, Desk, Teak, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and brass desk designed by Severin Hansen and produced by Haslev, Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
"Avenir" Natural Mappa Burl Desk by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Clean lines, an open structure and natural Mappa burl wood compose a multi-functional desk for any home. The versatile scale works beautifully as a table, vanity or console. Handmade...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Burl
Solid Wenge Danish Midcentury Table
Located in London, GB
Made in Denmark about 2010 for a customer who has now downsized, the solid wenge top is made of 3 slabs of wenge sawn to make three pairs of booked matched boards either side of the...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wenge
Midcentury Desk in Rosewood Designed by Frits Heningsen, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Freestanding desk in rosewood with three drawers, designed and made by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen. Made in Denmark, great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Early Desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Teak and oak desk by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for EJ Næstved SKM 1950s. With deep drawers and more nice details. Rare version.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Danish Rectangular Table in Oak, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Such a sculptural dining table in oak with two extensions. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s. Beautiful details and functionality as either a dining t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Writing Desk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, desk, teak, oak, Denmark, design 1955
A beautiful freestanding desk designed by Nanna Ditzel. Flawless in its design and execution, thi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak, Teak
Vintage oak desk with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
This 1960s Scandinavian desk made of oak wood consists of two drawers and a central desk.
The distinguishing feature is a hidden mirror that, when raised, transforms the cabinet int...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
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 and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced by Søborg møbler in Denmark
D...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Very Rare Aino Aalto Vanity Desk Model 191, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Over half a century later, from its original days of manufacturing, this dressing table designed by Alvar Aalto is still extremely hard to come by. This particular piece comes with m...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Mirror, Birch
Teak desk with mirror
Located in Brescia, IT
Nordic-made dressing table/desk from the 1960s with drop-down top.
Scandinavian teak furniture that combines aesthetics and functionality.
This small dressing table is distinguished...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Rosewood Desk, c1950s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker - Writing Desk, c1940s
A beautifully made cabinetmaker desk, produced in Denmark c1950s. This exquisite, classical desk is in immaculate refinished condition and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Torben Strandgaard Desk by Møbelfabriken Falster
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful Danish modern writing desk by Torben Strandgaard is finely crafted by Møbelfabriken Falster and beautifully detailed with an architectural aluminum frame, floating cab...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Wood Desk with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic desk was made in Sweden during the 1960s. It is made of brown-gold teak with black elements. Teak wood is very durable, it comes from four types of teak trees. The high ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
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Teak
Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables
Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.
Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.
Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.
Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.
The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.
From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.
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